Swim Instructor - Flexible Hours & Free Family Membership

YMCA Detroit; Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Family Membership & Discounted/ 0

Job summary

The Swim Instructor at YMCA Detroit's South Oakland Family YMCA leads swimming classes and creates safe, engaging lessons for students of all ages in a welcoming environment.

You will develop lesson plans, build positive relationships with families, and communicate program information while maintaining records and participating in trainings. This role emphasizes safety, communication, and youth development with flexible scheduling and a family-friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• At minimum, high school-level education (over 16+ years of age).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen certifications.
• Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification OR training provided.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to the YMCA.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers students/parents.
• Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Instruct swimming

Observe stroke techniques

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

AED certification

Basic First Aid certification

Emergency Oxygen

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).