Aquatics Fitness Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct water aerobics classes in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Lead energizing, fun, safe and educational classes. 
• Instruct participants on effective workout methods by explaining proper techniques and demonstrating the exercises.  Teach appropriate methods to strengthen specific methods.
• Ensure proper equipment is available and music is ready for each class.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members; helping to build the connection with the YMCA. 
• Share information on aquatics programming and subsequent schedules.  As appropriate participants to other YMCA programs.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely program records including but not limited to attendance sheets and accident/incident forms.
• Understand, communicate and consistently apply all safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Report any unsafe conditions/equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Child Protection Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates in required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications as well as Emergency Oxygen.   
• YMCA Water Aerobic/Fitness certification or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience teaching water fitness classes preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions; frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.