Swim Lesson Instructor

YMCA of Greater Flint•Mount Morris Charter Township, MI

About The Position

General Function: The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for providing safe, high-quality, engaging swim instruction in accordance with YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) standards and curriculum. This role ensures a positive member experience, promotes youth development, and maintains strict adherence to all YMCA Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) policies, including requirements associated with Presidium accreditation.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed 2 years of high school or equivalent.
Possess Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard/ First Aid Certification and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Required certifications (or obtained within 120 days):
YMCA V.6 Swim Lesson Instructor Certification OR an approved equivalent.
CPR/AED for Red Cross (training available)
First Aid
Oxygen Administration (training available)
Strong swimming proficiency and ability to demonstrate strokes.
Excellent communication and child engagement skills.
Work effectively under stress
Work under specific instructions
Make decisions and judgments
Work well with people
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
Maintain pleasant attitude, inspire, unite, lead other staff members
Operate pool equipment (vacuum, chemical tests)
See, hear and speak clearly
Pass red cross lifeguard swim test including swim 400 yards
Demonstrate lifeguarding skills in accordance with Red Cross and YMCA standards
Speak fluent English
Read & write English
Bend/stoop/twist
Work in an aquatic environment which may be hot and humid
Work in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned area
Work outdoors in sunlight, with pollens
Work in high humidity
Work in areas with noise level over 50 decibels