Water Aerobic Instructor

Responsibilities

• Develop member relationships
• Increase program development and member retention
• Instruct safe, effective and fun group exercise classes
• Aid the Aquatics Coordinator/Director or Branch Director with various branch activities
• Supervise and guide participants through a workout that includes appropriate warm-up, cardiovascular endurance, cool down, strength and flexibility
• Ensure a safe aquatic environment by keeping the workout area clear of obstacles
• Clean, organize and maintain all equipment after class
• Reduce risk of injury by adhering to national YMCA safety guidelines
• Demonstrate variations or modifications to encourage participants to pace themselves and keep movements pain-free
• Know and follow emergency procedures as situations warrant
• Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provide backup to lifeguard as needed in emergencies and crowd control
• Start and finish classes on time
• If unable to teach a class, find a substitute to cover assigned classes
• Encourage the practice of healthy lifestyles, not special diets or supplements
• Attend schedule staff meetings and special events
• Provide individualized exercise and fitness instruction based on the overall needs of the class
• Increase exposure of YMCA to non-member participants
• Participate in staff activities (meetings, staff functions)

Qualifications

• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens/Basic First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration (within 30 days of hire or at first available training)
• Nationally recognized certification in the type of class being taught from any nationally accredited organization that certifies water aerobics
• Must hold and maintain current certifications and provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to the Aquatics Coordinator/Director or Branch Director each year
• Excellent human relations and communication skills
• Team player (willingness to substitute teach for other instructors)

Pay

$19 - $25 per hour