Entry Level Swim Instructor

YMCA Detroit; Milford Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Program Access

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Carls Family YMCA in Milford Township is seeking an Entry Level Swim Instructor to shadow and assist with swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines.

You will build authentic relationships with students and parents, communicate program details, and maintain records. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow within the YMCA.

Qualifications

• High school level education (16+ years).
• CPR/First Aid/AED and Emergency Oxygen certifications required.
• YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent within the first certification course offered after hire.

Responsibilities

• Shadows and prepares swimming lessons according to 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 the supervisor.

Skills

Instruct swimming techniques

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Emergency Oxygen (Red Cross)

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification or equivalent

Job description

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

Now Hiring Entry Level Swim Instructors at the Carls Family 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 a 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 the Red Cross
• Obtains YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent at the first certification course offered by the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit after hire.

Position Benefits

• 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 the supervisor

Abilities & Skills

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