Water Exercise instructor - Glow YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide motivation, instruction and a safe environment to all participants. Provide direct leadership to the participants in each class and encourage and provide a safe and fun environment to participate in water exercise.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director or Coordinator, the Water Exercise Instructor will teach and demonstrate water based exercise techniques for program participants, with the goals of increased participant strength and flexibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Design and implement effective and fun water-based exercise programs for participants. Come to each session prepared
2. Encourage and motivate participants.
3. Ensure safety and association rules and procedures are followed. Ensure accidents or injuries are treated and reported.
4. Follow all aquatics guidelines and policies. Participate in aquatics staff meetings and trainings as required.
5. Track session attendance and complete required paperwork.
6. Provide excellent customer service to all members, guests and staff.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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:

1. The equivalent to a high school diploma.
2. One year of experience as a teacher or participant in water exercise activities.
3. Complete the YMCA New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
4. CPR, First Aid Certification recommended.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to swim safely.

Physical abilities to deliver classes and activities as required.

Ability to communicate effectively in leading classes.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

1. The YMCA will be recognized by the community as providing excellent service to all who walk through our doors or contact us by phone.
2. The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community, resulting in increased member enrollment and retention.
3. Consistent, superior member service and satisfaction will result in continued growth in membership, programs and special services.