Aquatics Swim Instructor

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?

MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the Boll 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).