Aqua Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Aqua Fitness Instructor supports the Eugene Family YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor leads group aqua fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The role builds community among class participants and adapts activities to accommodate varied health, ability, and cultural needs. The instructor communicates and demonstrates class directions, observes and corrects technique, selects appropriate and interesting movements or music, and motivates participants. The position also involves answering member questions, keeping accurate attendance records, staying current on YMCA schedules and events, following YMCA policies and emergency procedures, and attending required staff orientations, trainings, and meetings. Required YMCA trainings and certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- Nationally recognized group fitness instruction certification (such as AFFA, ACSM, Zumba®, or yoga teacher training), or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y certification offered by ACE, achieved within 90 days of hire.
- Previous aqua exercise or related group exercise experience.
- Previous experience developing positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional manner while working with members and staff.
- Ability to verbally and physically lead classes and fitness activities.
- Ability to safely and correctly perform the physical aspects of the position, including leading class, swimming, walking, standing, bending, reaching, sitting (including on the floor), and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Nationally recognized aquatics certification, such as AEA or an equivalent aqua exercise certification.
- Previous experience working at a YMCA.
- Verbal Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with one another.
- Lead fun, safe, energizing, and educational group aquatics classes as directed by the Aquatics Director.
- Recognize participants’ achievements toward program or personal goals, skill development, health, and well-being.
- Adapt instruction to participants’ abilities, physical conditions, health needs, and cultures.
- Give directions verbally and through demonstration; observe and correct technique; modify exercises; select appropriate movements or music; and motivate participants.
- Answer member questions and provide effective information and support related to healthy living.
- Stay informed about YMCA schedules and events and answer general scheduling questions.
- Maintain accurate class attendance records.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
- Attend staff orientations, trainings, and meetings.
- Respond professionally to questions, suggestions, and concerns, seek resolution to misunderstandings or conflicts, and accept direction and correction.
- Complete YMCA-required trainings, including CPR/First Aid/AED, Bloodborne Pathogen Certification, Youth Protection, and Workplace Discrimination & Harassment Prevention, within 90 days of hire.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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