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YMCA of the Chesapeake

Evening & Weekends Swim Lesson Instructor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Elkton, MD (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$31,074 / year median in Maryland

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Evening & Weekends Swim Lesson Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.3. Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications:

CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen. 2. Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. 3. YMCA Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent. 4. At least 16 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. 2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child. 3. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anyw around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.