Entry Level Swim Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Entry Level Swim Instructor, where you can make a meaningful impact on your community. This position involves assisting in swimming lessons, building relationships with students, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. You'll receive training and support to become certified, along with a signing bonus and a family-friendly work atmosphere. If you have a passion for aquatics and teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career and make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

$300 Signing Bonus

Free Training

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education required; must be over 16 years of age.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certifications needed; YMCA Swim Instructor cert required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in swimming lessons and maintain records as required.
• Build authentic relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Instructing swimming techniques

Observing participants

Building relationships

Lifting equipment and children

Education

High school education

Tools

CPR certification

AED certification

Basic First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification

Job description

Birmingham Family YMCA, 400 E. Lincoln Street, Birmingham, Michigan, United States of America ● Birmingham, MI, USA Req #1221

Friday, February 21, 2025

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Entry Level Swim Instructors at the YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Entry Level Swim Instructor shadows and assists with instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age)
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen from Red Cross
• Obtains YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent at first certification course offered by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit after hire.
• $300 Signing Bonus!
• Free Training!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Shadows and prepares swimming lessons according to the YMCA guidelines
• Builds authentic relationships with students and parents
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules as appropriate
• Maintains records as required and attends staff meetings and trainings
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.