Instructor, Water Exercise

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Exercise Instructor provides professional instruction for all water exercise classes under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Coordinator/Lead. As part of the Aquatics team, the instructor helps keep members safe in the pool and pool area by courteously and professionally enforcing policies and procedures. The role requires maintaining current certifications, following emergency procedures, preventing accidents, and supporting a safe and nurturing aquatic environment. The instructor builds positive relationships with members, participants, staff, and volunteers; addresses participant needs and complaints; and may recruit and involve volunteers in Aquatics Department activities. The instructor uses approved teaching practices, adapts instruction to individual differences, maintains class records, and keeps work areas and equipment clean and organized. The position also includes schedule coordination, attendance at required meetings and trainings, and adherence to YMCA safety, supervision, reporting, and risk-management policies and values.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of successful water exercise instruction.
Ability to work with and interact with a diverse group of people.
Experience instructing aquatic exercise programs.
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Basic Life Support (BLS).
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, including responding to critical incidents and acting swiftly in an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Y-USA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
Aquatic Exercise Association certification or another water fitness/group exercise certification.
Competencies critical to success include Engaging Community, Inclusion, Functional Expertise, and Emotional Maturity.

Responsibilities

Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and staff, and work to understand and exceed participant expectations.
Address member complaints courteously and promptly, resolving them directly or referring them to the appropriate supervisor.
Recruit and involve volunteers in Aquatics Department activities, including an annual campaign, the Aquatic Committee, and special events.
Understand, follow, explain, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures and aquatic safety rules and guidelines.
Supervise all students in each class from beginning to end and respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies.
Follow Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities and Safety and Injury Illness and Prevention Guidelines.
Use approved teaching practices, begin and end classes punctually, and provide appropriate modifications or accommodations for individual differences.
Complete required record-keeping and support paperwork.
Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; check equipment for proper maintenance and cleanliness and promptly report equipment needing repair.
Submit and review schedule changes and substitutions with a supervisor before changes occur; secure authorized substitutes when required.
Report to work on time and appropriately dressed, and attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and staff.
Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.