Aquatic Fitness Instructor- Sussex Location

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.00 – $21.27. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational water classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Teach scheduled classes according to prepared lesson plans.
• Instructs participants on effective exercise workouts while demonstrating and explaining techniques.
• Evaluate participant progress.
• Ensure sager standards and protocols are met.
• Must attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have or receive certifications for CPR, AED, Basic First Aid within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must receive YASA or Lifeguard certification, Y Water Fitness Instructor or Arthritis Foundation Y Aquatic. Program Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Must be able to demonstrate water fitness instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.  The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.  In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit,  hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.   Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.