Job detail
Swim Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
PART_TIME
Posted 4/13/2026
Location
Royal Oak, Michigan
Salary
$14 - $17 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The swim instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes while preparing lesson plans. They also build effective relationships with parents and students to communicate program information and student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with a minimum of some high school education. Required certifications include cpr for the professional rescuer, aed, basic first aid, and emergency oxygen, or the ability to obtain ymca swim instructor certification.
high schoolCommunicationCPRRelationship buildingAEDRecord keepingFirst aidLesson planningSwimming instructionEmergency oxygen administrationStroke technique observation
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Family-friendly work environment
- Free family membership
- Discounted access to programs