About This Role
This part-time Swim Instructor role involves teaching aquatic skills to children and adults using the National Aquatic YMCA Programs. The instructor ensures a safe and fun environment for all participants.
Responsibilities
- Teach aquatic skills
- Follow prepared lesson plans
- Maintain teaching equipment
- Maintain supervision of participants
- Distribute and collect program evaluations
- Implement Character Development in all programs
- Handle parent/member complaints
- Maintain all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Maintain pool and deck equipment
- Enforce safety standards
- Follow emergency procedures
- Ensure State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met
- Perform any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Requirements
- Six months to one year of recreation, lifeguard, swim instructor, or water park experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles
- Ability to demonstrate aquatic skills
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations
- At least sixteen years of age or older
- Swim Instructor Certification (provided by the YMCA)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue
- First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
- AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
Nice to have:
Benefits
- Free YMCA Individual Membership
- 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan
- Paid sick leave
- Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources and counseling for you and your family
Important Details
- Schedule: shift times vary throughout the week including mornings, afternoon, evenings & weekends; must be available Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; additional days/hours available during the summer
- Travel: 0-5% local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training
About the Company
The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is an organization dedicated to smooth and efficient operations.
