Swim Instructor - The Y Swim Center in Dundalk
Company: The Y of Central Maryland
Location: Dundalk
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the
Y 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: The 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. Thank you
for considering working for the Y. If being a part of our cause
feels right for you, we hope you will join us. The Y provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for
employment.
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