Swim Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

About the role

The Y in Central Maryland is a charitable, mission-driven organization dedicated to individual and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons based on YMCA curriculum and adapt instruction to meet individual and group needs.
• Ensure the safety of all participants by enforcing pool rules and maintaining supervision during lessons.
• Accurately assess swimmer abilities and provide appropriate progression through swim levels.
• Prepare and set up lesson areas with required equipment and return items to proper storage afterward.
• Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled classes; if unable to attend, secure a substitute and provide lesson plans.
• Positively engage with participants and encourage skill development in a supportive environment.
• Promote YMCA swim programs to participants and families.
• Support a clean, safe, and inclusive environment for all.
• Demonstrate and uphold the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications

• Prior swim instruction experience preferred.
• Current certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration (O2 within 30 days of hire).
• Preferred: Lifeguard certification.
• Successful completion of the Y in Central Maryland swim test.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Completion of required new hire training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before start date.

Physical Demands

• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions.
• Must be physically able to work in a hot and humid environment with moderate physical exercise.
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Exposed to cleaning supplies.
• Exposed to pool chemicals.
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications.
• Pool safety and instructional equipment, some computer skills required.

Additional Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements for the position. They may include a background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or Criminal Background check. Additional driver’s license check, CPS, Criminal Background check, alcohol and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and maintain the minimum requirements of this position.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment.