YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit·Mount Clemens, Michigan
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 progress and program information.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community.
Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
Like being in the water?
Make a splash with a job at the y!
Now Hiring Swim Instructors at the Macomb Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
General Function The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications At a minimum, some high school level education (over 16+ years of age)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification, and Emergency Oxygen
Current YMCA Swim Instructor certification OR training provided.
Instructs swimming lessons and prepares lesson plans according to the YMCA.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with parents and students to connect and inform parents of each other and students’ accomplishments.
Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and refers students and parents to other programs.
Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Abilities & Skills Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques.
Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average-sized child.
Candidates must have at least some high school level education and be over 16 years of age. Required certifications include CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen.
Market context
In Michigan, swim instructor roles are commonly tied to community pools, schools, and recreation programs, where employers look for candidates who can work well with children and communicate clearly. These positions can be competitive because scheduling flexibility, comfort with safety-focused instruction, and a clean background check often matter as much as experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then be ready to highlight child interaction skills and availability during your application.
Group Exercise Instructor
Swim Instructor
Swim Instructor