Entry Level Swim Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as an Entry Level Swim Instructor where you will assist with swimming classes and motivate students. This role not only offers a chance to make a significant impact in your community but also provides a comprehensive package including a signing bonus, free training, and a family-friendly work environment. Perfect for those who enjoy being in the water and want to start their career at the YMCA.

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 age over 16 with some high school level education.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification after hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Shadows and prepares swimming lessons according to YMCA guidelines.
• Builds relationships with students and parents.
• Maintains records and attends training.

Skills

Ability to instruct swimming techniques

Ability to lift equipment

Ability to lift a small to average size child

Education

Some high school level education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent

Job description

Downriver Family YMCA, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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 lessions according 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.

Downriver Family YMCA, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America