job openings at South Oakland Family YMCA

Certified Personal Trainer

The South Oakland Family YMCA is looking for certified personal trainers. Applicants must have a nationally recognized certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CES, Cooper, IPFA, ISSA, NASM, NETA, NSCA, WITS). YMCA personal trainers will lead training sessions teaching proper exercise techniques, principals, and procedures. Looking for someone with part-time and full-time availability with weekdays and weekends an option; self-motivated with the desire to grow a “fee-for-service” client base. Previous experience is strongly recommended.

Must have good knowledge base of kinesiology and physiology and the ability to work with YMCA members of all ages and fitness levels. Must be currently certified in CPR. Must have strong relationship building and communication skills; flexible scheduling; and willingness to grow and learn by acting as a positive role model for the YMCA.

Please send resume to Jillian Prantera (jprantera@ymcametrodetroit.org) if interested.

Lifeguard

The South Oakland Family YMCA is looking for qualified lifeguards to work with our dynamic aquatic staff team. We are looking for hard working, self motivated people who work well with members of all ages. The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone within the aquatic facility. He/she will be responsible for carrying out and enforcing aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with the statutes as described by the State of Michigan, the YMCA of the USA, Jeff Ellis and Associates and the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.

 

To apply, download an application and email it, along with your resume, to DaShawn Wallace, Program Director at dwallace@ymcametrodetroit.org or stop in at the South Oakland Family YMCA to fill out an application.

Swim Instructor

Looking for swim instructors to teach lessons at the South Oakland Family YMCA. Must be comfortable teaching an age range of 6 months old to adult. Instructor will instruct all levels from parent/child through adult as well as private and semi-private lessons. The swim instructor is responsible for teaching all levels of the National YMCA Swim Lesson program. This person will keep accurate attendance records, develop lesson plans and distribute family huddles and progress reports to all swimmers as well as evaluate and assess skill level and progress of all swimmers. The swim instructor must also be able to motivate, evaluate and communicate with all age groups.

To apply, download an application and email it, along with your resume, to DaShawn Wallace, Program Director at dwallace@ymcametrodetroit.org or stop in at the South Oakland Family YMCA to fill out an application.