Water Fitness Instructor (2038)

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and Aquatics Coordinator/Lead, the Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for professional instruction of all water exercise classes. As a member of the Aquatics team, the Water Fitness Instructor is also responsible for the safety of members in the pool and pool area by enforcing policies and procedures courteously and professionally. It is essential to keep certifications current and follow emergency procedures when necessary. This position requires skill in preventing accidents and maintaining a safe and nurturing aquatic environment for all members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Member Service

• Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff Interact with participants, working to discover their needs and exceed their expectations.
• Handle member complaints courteously and promptly by taking responsibility and resolving the complaint directly or by referring to the appropriate supervisor.
• Recruit and involve volunteers in the Aquatics Department in various areas such as:
  • 1 Campaigner per year
  • Aquatic Committee
  • Special events (Healthy Kids Day & Family Swim Meets) etc.

Safety

• Understand, follow, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures.
• Explain and interpret these policies and procedures to members in a positive manner.
• Take full responsibility for all students in each class from beginning to end, staying with them and watching them closely.
• Know and understand emergency procedures, and respond promptly and appropriately when necessary.
• Follow Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301.
• Understand and consistently enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Follow the Safety and Injury Illness and Prevention Guidelines by taking personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety of pool participants.

Instruction

• Use approved teaching practices at all times.
• Begin and end all classes punctually.
• Understand and respond to individual differences within each class by providing appropriate modifications or accommodations.
• Complete all record-keeping and support paperwork as required.

Maintenance

• Take responsibility to keep all work areas neat, clean and organized.
• Check all equipment regularly to insure proper maintenance and cleanliness.
• Report equipment in need of repair to supervisor immediately.

Scheduling

• Submit and review all schedule changes and substitutions with you supervisor, prior to the change.
• Securing a substitute is your responsibility, except in the case of certain leaves of absences.
• Ensure only authorized staff work as substitutes for your class.

Administration

• Report to work on time and appropriately dressed.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
  • Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
  • Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
• Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
  • Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
• Developing & Inspiring Others: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
  • Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others

While all competencies are significant, the following are critical to success in this position:

• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Functional Expertise
• Emotional Maturity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of successful water exercise instruction; ability to work with and interact with a diverse group of people.
• RELATED EXPIERENCE: Experience instructing aquatic exercise programs
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Basic Life Support (BLS);
  • Y-USA Foundations of Group Exercise and/or Aquatic Exercise Association certification or other type of water fitness/group exercise certifications, highly recommended.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.