Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
PART_TIME
Posted 3/31/2026
Location
Caledonia, Michigan
Salary
$16 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor is responsible for conducting swimming instruction following national aquatic ymca programs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for participants. Essential functions include teaching aquatic skills, maintaining equipment, supervising participants, and enforcing safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates need six months to one year of relevant experience or equivalent education and training, and must be at least sixteen years old. Required certifications include swim instructor certification, cpr for rescue, and first aid/Aed-Oxygen certification within 60 days, along with a state of michigan criminal background clearance.
Complaint HandlingEquipment MaintenanceEmergency ProceduresLesson PlanningSwimming InstructionCharacter DevelopmentSafety Standards EnforcementHealth Requirements ComplianceAquatic SkillsParticipant Supervision
Benefits
- Retirement Savings
- Paid Sick Time
- Professional Growth
- Employee Assistance Program (Eap)
- Free Ymca Individual Membership