Swim Instructor

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 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.

Position Benefits

$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).