Flexible Part-Time Swim Instructor for All Ages

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings — 12% employer

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Swim Instructor to conduct swimming instruction per National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The role emphasizes safety, fun, and development for all ages, with flexible hours and part-time status.

Responsibilities include teaching aquatic skills, following lesson plans, supervision, and upholding health requirements. Certifications within 60 days are expected; prior YMCA experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of recreation, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience required.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• At least sixteen years of age or older.
• YMCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches aquatic skills
• Follows prepared lesson plans
• Maintains teaching equipment
• Maintains supervision of participants
• Distributes and collects program evaluations
• Implements Character Development in all programs
• Handles parent/member complaints
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Maintains pool and deck equipment
• Enforces safety standards
• Follows emergency procedures
• Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

Education

CPR for rescue

YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Blood Borne Pathogen training

State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Swim Instructor to conduct swimming instruction per National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The role emphasizes safety, fun, and development for all ages, with flexible hours and part-time status.

Responsibilities include teaching aquatic skills, following lesson plans, supervision, and upholding health requirements. Certifications within 60 days are expected; prior YMCA experience is a plus.