Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/14/2026
Location
Southgate, Michigan
Salary
$14 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor is responsible for providing direct leadership, instruction, and motivation to students in swimming classes while building authentic relationships with parents and students. They must also convey program information, maintain records, and attend scheduled meetings and trainings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess a minimum of some high school level education. Required certifications include cpr for the professional rescuer, aed, basic first aid, and emergency oxygen, along with current ymca swim instructor certification or provided training.
high schoolCommunicationRecord KeepingRelationship BuildingSchedulingLeadershipInstructionMotivationSafety MonitoringStroke Techniques
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Scheduling
- Retirement Plan
- Free Family Membership
- Discounted Access To Programs
- Family-friendly Work Environment