Swim Instructor
LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the Macomb 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).