Part-Time Swim Instructor — Flexible Schedule & Growth

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Grandville (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Individual Membership

12% employer retirement contribution

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to conduct lessons using the National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The position offers shift times mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Create your own schedule while committing to a minimum of 5-8 hours of private swim lessons per week. Private lessons are typically 30-60 minutes each.

You will teach, follow lesson plans, maintain equipment, ensure safety, and provide a welcoming environment for participants across ages.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of recreation, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all backgrounds and interact with participants.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Teaches aquatic skills following prepared lesson plans.
• Maintains teaching equipment and pool/deck areas.
• Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures.
• Distributes and collects program evaluations and supports character development.
• Handles parent/member questions and maintains a clean, presentable space.

Skills

Swimming instruction experience

Emergency response ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Swim Instructor Certification

CPR for rescue

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Blood Borne Pathogen training

ICHAT background clearance

Job description

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to conduct lessons using the National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The position offers shift times mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Create your own schedule while committing to a minimum of 5-8 hours of private swim lessons per week. Private lessons are typically 30-60 minutes each.

You will teach, follow lesson plans, maintain equipment, ensure safety, and provide a welcoming environment for participants across ages.