Swim Instructor

YMCA Detroit•Mount Clemens, MI

10h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average-sized child.

Responsibilities

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.