Swim Instructor - Catonsville
Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Catonsville
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the
Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their
values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose
to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates
are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a
part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your
heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a
charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual
and community well-being for all, for a better us. POSITION
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Swim Director or other
assigned associate, Swim Instructor is responsible to teach swim
lessons (in compliance with the YMCA of the USA guidelines and
levels), safety, and engagement of swim lesson participants during
the swim lessons program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Responsible for
safety of all swimmers during lesson and for the interpretation and
enforcement of all pool rules - Reports to work in uniform a
minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive
communications and instructions from supervisor - Responsible for
conducting classes according to the YMCA of the USA Aquatic
Program, adapted where necessary for local conditions. -
Responsible for the efficiency of the lesson program through
rigorous adherence to standards set for progression and honest
evaluation of student's abilities. - Responsible for attending all
scheduled classes within a session; when an absence in unavoidable,
secures a substitute and provides lesson plans for that substitute.
- Helps to promote participation in the Y Swimming Lessons program.
- Assist the Swim Director or other assigned associate with
administrative tasks - Prepares the program/service area with
necessary equipment and returns all equipment to proper storage. -
Actively engages, orients and assists all participants when not
actively teaching. - Focus on quality experiences and engagement
within programs, services, and activities - Promotes a professional
image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times. -
Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and
sexual orientations - Attend and actively participate in all
meetings as assigned - Incorporate the four character values of the
YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to
the YCM Code of Conduct - Communicate the Y mission and objectives
to the community. - Assist in all other areas as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Swim Instructor will meet the qualifications set
forth by the Y in Central Maryland. Associates shall be of good
character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned
responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision;
and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing
as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications
include: - Previous teaching experience preferred - Current
CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or O2 within 30 days of hire) -
Preferred Lifeguard certification - Successful completion and
passing of the Y in Central Maryland swim test - Flexible Schedule,
days, nights and weekends - Completion of new associate training
(including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work The Y
in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is
firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and
inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization
and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness
and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for
the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right
for you, we hope you will join us.
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