Water Exercise Instructor - Downtown

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking to recruit a water Exercise Instructor. The Water Exercise Instructor will provide a skill-based exercise program with the emphasis on health and well-being to participants of all ages. The Water Exercise Instructor must be able to teach in multiple depths of water. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Water Exercise Instructor ensures an atmosphere of discipline, friendliness, and safety within the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Regions Aquatics programs. They must present themselves in an exemplary manner and have a positive, enthusiastic attitude about the YMCA.

Requirements

Current Nationally Recognized Aquatics Fitness Professional
General Knowledge of exercise training and leadership including basic anatomy, physiology, and exercise Principles
18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience of leading other in a Water Exercise class environment/or willing to complete training to become an instructor.
Knowledge of participants’ abilities and physical limitations, and the ability to modify exercises accordingly.
Understanding of the properties of the water environment and exercising in it.
Must pass a swim test and skills assessment.
Patience and the ability to communicate with all participants and Y members.
Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen and, Administration Certification
Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency.

Nice To Haves

AEA Water Exercise Instructor
Aqua Zumba
Silver Sneakers Splash
Institute of Motion
ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM or other accredited organization with specialty in water exercise
YMCA Water Facilitator for new instructors, with agreement to complete major certification within 6 months and be mentored during the learning process
Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearly
Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

Responsibilities

Lead Water Exercise Classes.
Provide music that meets YMCA Standards.
Enforce Aquatic rules and policies.
Record and maintain attendance records.
Set up a facility or equipment, store equipment upon completion of class.
Prepare exercise plans for various depths of water.
Secure a qualified substitute instructor when needed.
Demonstrate ability to comfortably swim 100 yards, Tread water, Surface dive
Act as a secondary responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area and provide back up to lifeguards needed in emergencies and crowd control.
Report injuries and complete required forms.
Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about the YMCA and its programs and fitness related questions.
Attend Water Exercise Instructor in-service/meetings. Instructors must attend 2 of the 4 water exercise in-services. One of which must be the aquatics safety Inservice, per year.
Attend all staff meetings for the department and center.
Maintain all certifications.