Swim Instructor at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Swimming Instruction, Lesson Planning, Relationship Building, Communication, Record Keeping, Team Collaboration, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Emergency Oxygen Certification, YMCA Swim Instructor Certification

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the Farmington 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 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. Position Benefits $300 Signing Bonus! Job Duties & Responsibilities Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to YMCA. Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students to connect and inform parents of each other and student’s 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 Supervisor. Abilities & Skills Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Responsibilities

The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership and instruction for students in swimming classes. They prepare lesson plans and build relationships with parents and students to inform them of accomplishments.