Aqua Fitness Instructor - Healthy Living II

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position Instructs water exercise classes and provides motivation for class participants. Acts as a liaison and champion for YMCA Total Health. What you'll get from working at The Y Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle Free access to mental health resources Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) Hiring Range: $21.30 - $24.20/hour DOE Instructors are paid for class time, as well as the 15 minutes before and after a class.

Requirements

18 years of age or older.
Water Fitness Instructor or equivalent.
Ability to demonstrate proper water fitness techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of fitness protocol.

Nice To Haves

Current state approved first-aid certification.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Knowledge of, and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

Plans and leads water fitness classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
Develops positive relationships with class members/participants providing motivational support and guidance.
Increases class member/participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
Organizes and puts away class equipment and reports equipment problems.
Maintains records as appropriate (i.e. class attendance).
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Attends staff meetings and applicable trainings approved by supervisor.
Trains and supervises volunteer class aides as assigned.
Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
Conveys basic knowledge of all program areas to members and participants and as appropriate referring members to appropriate Total Health program or staff member.
May make follow up motivational phone calls to Total Health participants.
May assist with total health orientation.