Water Fitness Instructor

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

As a key member of the Aquatics team, a Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to instruct YMCA Water Fitness classes and provide a positive role model in a well-organized, professional attitude and appearance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming nature.
• Excellent customer service and verbal skills
• Consistent positive attitude
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels
• Maintain all required certifications
• Be on deck 15 minutes prior to class to greet participants; get all equipment set up before class begins and put away after class ends
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by Director