Swim Instructor

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Belmont (MI); Presencial; USD 22.206 - 27.758; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free YMCA Individual Membership

12% employer retirement contribution

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

A community-focused organization seeks a part-time Swim Instructor in Belmont, MI. Responsibilities include teaching aquatic skills, maintaining safety, and engaging with participants. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and experience, be able to react to emergencies, and interact well with diverse groups. This part-time role offers flexible hours on weekends and evenings, with a competitive compensation range of $16.12 - $20.15 per hour.

Formación

• Ability to interact with people of all backgrounds.
• Demonstrate aquatic skills effectively.
• React quickly to emergency situations.

Responsabilidades

• Teach aquatic skills following lesson plans.
• Maintain supervision of participants for safety.
• Enforce safety standards in and around the pool.
• Handle parent and member complaints professionally.

Conocimientos

Aquatic skills

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Six months to one year of experience in relevant roles

Herramientas

Swim Instructor Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join our team as a part‑time Swim Instructor! Must be available to teach lessons on Saturday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30 AM, and/or Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4:00 - 7:30 PM.

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swimming instruction using the National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The Swim Instructor will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Compensation

$16.12 - $20.15 ; Part‑Time; Non‑Exempt (up to 25hrs/week)

Benefits

• Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time – Earn paid sick leave so you can focus on feeling your best when it matters most.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
Six months to one year of recreation, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability to demonstrate aquatic skills. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. At least sixteen years of age or older. YMCA experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Swim Instructor Certification required (provided by the YMCA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required)
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED‑Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

0‑5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out‑of‑state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.