Water Fitness Instructor (Staten Island Broadway YMCA)

About the role

The Staten Island Broadway YMCA is seeking a Water Fitness Instructor who will provide a high degree of member service, instruct safe and effective water fitness classes, and maintain required personal certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high degree of member service through a professional relationship with the members in regard to their needs, concerns, and questions about the YMCA, its programs and mission.
• Demonstrate YMCA Values and have an understanding of 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 & creative choreography into class.
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for Aquatics Department emergency situations.
• Maintain required personal certifications.
• Notify supervisor and find appropriate coverage for class due to illness or emergency.
• Be up to date on current Health & Wellness/Aquatics programs and trends.
• Attend training opportunities necessary for the position.
• Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and their relationship to the development of water fitness instruction.
• Understanding of the physics of water resistance and its effects on participant movement.

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. Click here for more information.

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.