Water Fitness Instructor

About the role

As a Water Fitness Instructor, you will lead engaging and personalized water fitness classes, create progressive exercise plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. You'll also assist with facility setup, provide emergency support, and maintain your certifications. Dive into a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day!

Pay

• $30-$40 per hour depending on qualifications/certifications for classes
• $20 per hour for administrative tasks and training

Benefits

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events

Responsibilities

• Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach
• Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants
• Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises
• Sets up facility or equipment
• In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies
• Reports injuries and completes required procedures
• Maintains current certifications
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have current Water Fitness certification
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively
• Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required