Swim Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Swim Instructor at the Boll Family YMCA in Detroit. This role offers the chance to impact the community positively while enjoying benefits like a free family membership and flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates will have a passion for swimming and teaching, along with necessary certifications. Make a splash in your career with the YMCA!

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must have CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification or training provided.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans.
• Builds relationships with parents and students.
• Maintains records and attends meetings.

Skills

Instruction

Observation

Communication

Education

High School Education

Job description

Boll Family YMCA, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, May 18, 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 Swim Instructors at the Boll 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

TheSwim Instructorprovides direct leadership, 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
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification OR training provided.

$300 Signing Bonus!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to YMCA.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students to connect and inform parents of each other and student’s accomplishments.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers students and parents to other programs.
• Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned 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.

Boll Family YMCA, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America