Water Fitness Instructor
About The Position
The Water Fitness Instructor is a member of the Aquatics team at the Clark County Family YMCA in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The role instructs YMCA Water Fitness classes, communicates proactively, and maintains a safe pool atmosphere while helping prevent accidents. The instructor serves as a positive role model and maintains a well-organized, professional attitude and appearance. The YMCA describes its work as strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor is expected to uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate its character values, provide customer service, and work with participants of all ages and ability levels. This is a part-time position with a stated hourly salary range of $14.00 to $15.50.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Demonstrate the technical ability to lead a water fitness class.
- Be a team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, and Character Development Values.
- Be people-centered and service-oriented.
- Obtain YMCA Water Fitness Certification or AEA equivalent within six months of employment.
- Be able to project voice and hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment.
- Be able to teach both on deck and in the pool.
- Be able to work in a wet, humid environment and come in contact with chlorinated water.
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the YMCA mission and demonstrate behaviors reflecting a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with participants.
- Maintain a consistent positive attitude and work with people of all ages and ability levels.
- Provide safe and challenging Water Fitness classes to members.
- Be on deck 15 minutes before class to greet participants.
- Set up equipment before class and put it away after class.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Director.
- Stay informed and knowledgeable about water fitness and healthy lifestyles.
- Be responsible for scheduled shifts and follow appropriate substitute procedures when necessary.
- Maintain required certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
