What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Exercise Instructor position at YMCA Job Openings?
GENERAL FUNCTION:
- Instruct group water fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and water fitness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as required by the EAP.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to conduct water fitness classes and activities from the pool deck.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting in a warm, humid environment.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
- Insures a consistently safe environment
- The YMCA will gain and retain members.
- YMCA programs will grow.
- YMCA members will become more engaged in the YMCA mission.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age of 16.
- At least one year of experience teaching group water fitness classes preferred.
- Certification as a water fitness instructor a plus. (AEA)
- Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED