POSITION SUMMARY:

Water Exercise Instructor: Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in swimming classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs Aquatic classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants in the class; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants to other programs.
• Maintains a record of attendance as required.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1-year experience teaching Aquatic Exercise
• Must have a Nationally recognized water certification or group exercise certification
• At least 18 years of age.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (in the water) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.