Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor (Portage Location)

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, creating a place where everyone can belong, develop their potential, and become a catalyst for positive change.

Position Summary

Instructs group water exercise classes. Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• 12% funded retirement savings
• Free family membership and program/activity discounts

Qualifications

• CPR/AED/First Aid – must obtain within first 90 days of employment
• Experience in leading or participating in group water wellness programs
• Experience teaching or leading groups
• Experience instructing group water fitness classes preferred

Pay

Starting rate: $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Program hours vary and include evenings and weekends based on program needs.