Detroit SWIMS Manager

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Detroit SWIM Manager at the YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Detroit SWIMS Manager will assure the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintain a safe pool environment, provide lifeguard and safety training, and assist with scheduling and managing lifeguards.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• One to two years or experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, LGI, or coordinator is preferred. Experience in a YMCA aquatics department is strongly preferred.
• Certifications in WSI/YSLI, CPR-Pro, AED, Emergency O2 and First Aid are required. American Red Cross lifeguard license, LGI is preferred, CPO certification; must obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Candidates must possess leadership skills with the capacity to rally a team around a goal. 

Position Benefits

• $300 Signing Bonus!
• Free Training!
• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Function as head lifeguard and lead teacher, guarding and teaching a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Conducts orientation of new staff members to the YMCA aquatics environment.
• Approximately 15 hours per week will be applied to administrative duties such as time sheets, returning phone calls and emails, and scheduling lifeguards and instructors.
• Builds authentic relationships with students and parents

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).