Water Exercise Instructor, North Side YMCA

Description

JOB TITLE: Water Exercise Instructor

REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• •Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
• •Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and also to assist the lifeguard in an emergency.
• •Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
• •Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool.
• •Remain physically able to demonstrate all exercises.
• •Have the ability to stand for extended lengths of time.
• •Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
• •Works with supervisor in development of a safe and challenging water exercise class.
• •Understands YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City policies and follows guidelines.
• •Promotes the water exercise classes to members, program participants and the general public.
• •Keep certifications current.
• •Teaches all assigned classes.
• •Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach the class.
• •Provides assistance to lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
• •The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class (barbells, tape player, tapes, floatation belts, etc.). Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
• •Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• •Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall YMCA’s Water Exercise program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive atmosphere and enhance the participant’s physical and mental well-being.

Requirements

• •Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• •Must be 18 years of age or older and show technical ability in water fitness.
• •When implemented, will acquire YMCA Water Exercise Instructor or certification from another nationally recognized organization, and YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant certification within six months of employment.
• •Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.
• •Ability to relate to pool patrons in a positive manner.
• •All instructional classes will be taught to the program objectives of the YMCA Water Exercise Program.
• •Water exercise classes will promote the Mission of the YMCA.