Aqua Fitness Instructor

Eugene Family Ymca•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Aqua Fitness Instructor supports the Eugene Family YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor leads group aqua fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, positive environment that welcomes participants of all fitness and skill levels, building community within each class and adapting instruction to varied health, ability, and cultural needs. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and reports to the Aquatics Director. The instructor develops positive relationships with members, provides motivating and educational classes, maintains attendance records, answers questions, and follows YMCA policies and emergency procedures. Required YMCA trainings and certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The position involves leading physical activities in a pool environment and following sanitation protocols.

Requirements

Nationally recognized group fitness instruction certification (such as AFAA, ACSM, Zumba, or yoga teacher training), or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise 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 with members and staff.
Ability to verbally and physically lead classes and fitness activities.
Ability to safely and correctly perform the position’s physical activities, including leading classes, 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 each other and the YMCA.
Lead safe, fun, energizing, and educational group aquatics classes as directed by the Aquatics Director.
Recognize and celebrate participants’ achievements related to program or personal goals, skills, health, and well-being.
Adapt instruction to participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and cultural needs.
Give directions verbally and by demonstration; observe and correct techniques; modify exercises; select appropriate movement and music; and motivate participants.
Answer members’ questions and provide information and support related to healthy living.
Stay informed about YMCA schedules and events, communicate changes, 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 resolutions to misunderstandings or conflicts; and accept correction and direction.
Obtain required YMCA 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.
Follow sanitation protocols.