Water Fitness Instructor - Part Time

A Career with a Cause:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

General Functions:

Under the supervision of the Water Fitness Coordinator, the Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for assuring the safety, well-being, enjoyment, and instruction of the YMCA water fitness classes. The Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching classes to the YMCA of the USA guidelines and in accordance with their training.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

· Instruct in a professional, courteous, manner and eliminate unsafe practices and physical hazards.

· Instructs members on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques; demonstrates exercises.

· Prepares appropriate equipment and/or music for each class.

· Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.

· Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the Y.

· Ensures safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.

· Never leave class unattended.

· Maintain cleanliness of facility.

· Know and enforce the pool rules.

· Wear a uniform consisting of: staff shirt, one-piece bathing suit.

· Arrive 15 min early on deck in uniform for all shifts.

· Cover all shifts ensuring that all classes run at all times.

· Maintain proper written records including attendance.

· Set-up and clean-up all class materials.

· Run and attend all program specific mandatory meetings and trainings.

· Must teach one class per week or substitute an average of 1 class per month to maintain membership and other instructional benefits.

· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.