Swim Instructor - Druid Hill
Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: July 11, 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 1 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 1 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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