Swim Instructor

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

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Swim Instructor to conduct swimming instruction using the National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The role focuses on a safe and enjoyable environment for participants, with shifts including Wednesday/Friday/Saturday mornings and/or Monday/Thursday evenings.

Responsibilities include teaching aquatic skills, following lesson plans, maintaining equipment, supervising participants, collecting evaluations, embedding Character Development, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of recreation, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience.
• Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
• Able to demonstrate aquatic skills and react quickly to emergencies.

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
• Meets State of Michigan health requirements

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Swim instruction

Emergency response

People skills

Job description

Description

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. Available shifts include Wednesday/Friday/Saturday mornings and/or Monday/Thursday evenings.

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.