Water Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Northwest North CarolinaClemmons, NC
$10 - $10Onsite

About The Position

The Water Fitness Instructor provides leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in water fitness classes. The classes are designed to provide cardiovascular fitness, muscular-skeleton development and opportunities for social interaction and fellowship.

Requirements

  • At least 16 years of age
  • Swimming experience required
  • Desire to work with individuals of all ages and fitness levels
  • Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills
  • Willingness and ability to obtain any and all YMCA Instructor certifications within 90 days of hire or the next available training session.

Nice To Haves

  • Water fitness or group fitness certification preferred
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred or obtain within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

  • Leads class in total body fitness workout in deep or shallow water in accordance with YMCA guidelines
  • Maintains a safe environment for class
  • Reports incidents to a lifeguard or higher authority; completes incident and accident reports as necessary
  • Organizes and puts away class equipment. Reports damaged equipment
  • Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
  • Encourages involvement and identifies potential volunteers
  • Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants to other programs
  • Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, evaluations, etc.)
  • Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled
  • Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules
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