Water Fitness Instructor

About the role

Instructs and coaches groups and individuals participating in water exercise classes.

Responsibilities

• Leads water fitness classes with a personalized approach following YMCA guidelines and protocols.
• Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants.
• Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form. Provides safe alternate exercises when needed.
• Sets up facility or equipment and stores at the completion of class. Reports equipment problems.
• Records and maintains attendance records.
• Acts as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
• Reports injuries and completes required forms.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required. Maintains current certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Aquatic Director.

Skills

• YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification.
• Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person.
• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.