Water Fitness Instructor (Jamaica YMCA)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high degree of member service through a professional relationship with the members regarding their needs, concerns, and questions about the YMCA, its programs, and mission.
• Demonstrate YMCA Values and understand the YMCA Mission.
• Instruct safe and effective water fitness classes that meet the needs of all participants, modifying routines as necessary according to the fitness level of class participants.
• Be prepared to teach in the water and on deck. Incorporate different types of equipment and creative choreography into class.
• Show knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and their relationship to the development of water fitness instruction.
• Show understanding of the physics of water resistance and its effects on participant movement.
• Maintain required personal certifications.
• Show knowledge of current Health & Wellness/Aquatics programs and trends.
• Notify the supervisor and find appropriate coverage for class due to illness or emergency.
• Be on time and in uniform (swimsuit, ID, etc.) for all scheduled classes.
• Maintain attendance records of classes.
• Attend training opportunities necessary for the position.
• Participate in training sessions and designated meetings.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a related field.
• Current CPR/AED certifications.
• YMCA Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent.
• YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain the Y Aquatics Safety Assistant certification within ninety (90) days of hire, or have a lifeguard certification.
• Knowledge of YMCA Principles of Health & Fitness, Working with Older Adults, Older Adult Water Fitness Instructor, and the Arthritis Foundation.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.