Description

The YMCANWNC is looking for an energetic, compassionate person to provide leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in water fitness classes. The instructor provides cardiovascular fitness and muscular-skeleton development and opportunities for social interaction and fellowship.

The instructor:

• Leads class in total body fitness workout in deep or shallow water in accordance with YMCA guidelines
• Maintains a safe environment for class
• Reports incidents to lifeguard or higher authority; completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organizes and puts away class equipment. Reports damaged equipment
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants to other programs
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, evaluations, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules

Schedule varies.

Qualifications

• Water fitness or group fitness certification preferred
• At least 16 years of age
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Swimming experience required
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages and fitness levels
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills
• Willingness and ability to obtain any and all YMCA Instructor certifications within 90 days of hire or the next available training session.