YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Entry Level Swim Instructor
1016 W. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI
On-site · $14/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026
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LIKE BEING IN THE WATER?
MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring Entry Level Swim Instructors at the South Oakland Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
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FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
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Flexible Scheduling
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Family-friendly Work Environment
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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
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At a minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age)
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CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification, and Emergency Oxygen
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Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification OR training provided.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according tothe YMCA.
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Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students to connect and inform parents of each other and students’ accomplishments.
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Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers students and parents to other programs.
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Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Abilities & Skills
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Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
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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).