Instructor, Water Exercise (5261)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Van Nuys, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Coordinator/Lead, the Water Exercise Instructor professionally teaches water exercise classes and helps ensure the safety of members in the pool and pool area by courteously enforcing policies and procedures. The instructor must maintain current certifications, follow emergency procedures, prevent accidents, and contribute to a safe and nurturing aquatic environment. The position includes building positive relationships with members, participants, and staff; responding to participant needs and complaints; and recruiting and involving volunteers in Aquatics Department activities. The instructor takes responsibility for class participants from the beginning to the end of each class, follows approved teaching practices, adapts instruction to individual needs, keeps required records, and maintains clean and organized work areas and equipment. The instructor reports on time and appropriately dressed, attends required meetings and training, coordinates schedule changes and authorized substitutes with a supervisor, and upholds YMCA policies and values. The role also calls for competencies in mission advancement, relationship-building, operational leadership, and developing and inspiring others.

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 or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the 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.

Responsibilities

Teach all assigned water exercise classes using approved teaching practices, and begin and end classes punctually.
Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants, and staff; identify participant needs and work to exceed expectations.
Address member complaints courteously and promptly, resolving them directly or referring them to the appropriate supervisor.
Recruit and involve Aquatics Department volunteers in activities such as the annual campaign, Aquatic Committee, and special events.
Take responsibility for all students in each class, remain with them, and observe them closely.
Understand, follow, explain, and enforce YMCA policies, aquatic safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
Know emergency procedures and respond promptly and appropriately when needed.
Follow the Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities and Safety and Injury Illness and Prevention Guidelines.
Modify or accommodate instruction to account for individual differences within each class.
Complete required record-keeping and support paperwork.
Keep work areas neat, clean, and organized; regularly check equipment for maintenance and cleanliness and promptly report equipment needing repair.
Submit and review schedule changes and substitutions with a supervisor before making changes; secure a substitute when required and ensure substitutes are authorized staff.
Report to work on time and appropriately dressed, and attend required staff meetings and training.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in interactions with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Develop and demonstrate competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.