LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the YMCAYMCA Employee BenefitsFREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to ProgramsFlexible SchedulingFamily-friendly Work EnvironmentEmployee Assistance Program & Retirement PlanGeneral FunctionThe Detroit SWIMS Entry Level Swim Instructor shadows and assists with instruction and motivation for students in swimming classes.Education/Experience/Training/CertificationsAt minimum, some high school level education (over 16 years of age)CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen from Red CrossObtains YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent at first certification course offered by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit after hire.Position Benefits$300 Signing Bonus!Free Training!Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesShadows and prepares swimming lessons according the YMCA guidelinesBuilds authentic relationships with students and parentsConveys information on aquatics programs and schedules as appropriate Maintains records as required and attends staff meetings and trainingsPerforms other assigned duties as directed by SupervisorAbilities & SkillsAbility 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).