Swim Instructor

YMCA Detroit; Royal Oak, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Family Membership & Discounted...

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program & Retire-

Job summary

YMCA Detroit is hiring a Swim Instructor for the South Oakland Family YMCA in Michigan. The role involves leading swimming classes, preparing lesson plans, and building strong connections with families to share progress and achievements.

Requirements include a high school education, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, and a YMCA Swim Instructor certification or training. The position emphasizes safety, program promotion, and collaboration with the YMCA team.

Qualifications

• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification, and Emergency Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to the YMCA.
• Builds authentic relationships with parents and students to relay progress and successes.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules to parents and students.
• Maintains records and attends trainings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Swim instruction

Parent communication

Education

High school education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

YMCA Swim Instructor certification or training provided

Job description

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?

MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the South Oakland 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

The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• At a 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to the YMCA.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students to connect and inform parents of each other and students’ 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 the Supervisor.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average-sized child.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).