Entry Level Swim Instructor

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

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

The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

• 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.

• Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according tothe 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.

• 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).