Arthritis Aquatics Instructor (Oshkosh 20th Ave YMCA)

OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN INC•Oshkosh, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your enthusiasm and passion for helping people while having fun with you when you join the Oshkosh YMCA Aquatics team. As an Arthritis Aquatics Instructor, you will help lead, instruct, and coach participants. Typical water fitness classes are 45 minutes in length. Working at the Y on a regular basis includes free membership and discounts on programs. No experience or certifications are required to start but they are helpful. The ability to swim is not necessary.

Requirements

Ability to effectively and creatively lead a safe water fitness class.
Ability to learn, know, and review all emergency procedures and assist lifeguards in emergency situations immediately, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Ability to respond to patron's inquiries and concerns with a courteous and pleasant attitude.
Ability to identify and celebrate the successes of members and program participants.
Ability to develop a class plan for each class session and arrive fully prepared.
Ability to complete records and reports in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to participate in in-service training and staff meetings as required.
Ability to maintain current required certifications.
Ability to demonstrate and uphold the values and philosophy of the YMCA in work actions and attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience and certifications are helpful.
The ability to swim is not necessary.

Responsibilities

Lead, instruct, and coach participants in arthritis aquatics classes.
Develop a class plan for each class session and arrive fully prepared.
Complete records and reports in a timely and professional manner.
Learn, know, and review all emergency procedures and assist lifeguards in emergency situations immediately, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Respond to patron's inquiries and concerns with a courteous and pleasant attitude.
Identify and celebrate the successes of members and program participants.
Participate in in-service training and staff meetings as required.
Maintain current required certifications.
Demonstrate and uphold the values and philosophy of the YMCA in work actions and attitude.