Water Exercise Instructor, Midwest City YMCA

Description

Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you! 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all participants. 
• Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and 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.
• Can 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 public.
• Keep certifications current.
• Teaches all assigned classes.
• Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach      the class.
• Aids lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
• The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class.
• Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.  
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPIERIENCE:

• 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.  
• 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.