Aquatics Zumba Instructor

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Parkville (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking an energetic Aquatics Zumba Instructor to lead Aqua Zumba classes in Parkville. This role combines Zumba with water resistance to create inclusive workouts for all fitness levels. Responsibilities include teaching, ensuring safety, and supporting the YMCA's mission of healthy living.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of one year of teaching experience and relevant certifications. This position contributes to fostering community and encouraging active lifestyles through engaging aquatic fitness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum one year teaching experience.
• American Safety and Health Institute certifications: Current First Aid, Current CPRPro (includes AED), Current Emergency Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living.
• Lead and teach water exercise classes for all abilities.
• Maintain safety in all classes by following guidelines.
• Assist in recruiting volunteers for classes and programs.
• Maintain a safe and clean pool environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Current First Aid certification

Current CPRPro certification

Ability to work with diverse groups

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking an energetic Aquatics Zumba Instructor to lead Aqua Zumba classes that combine the Zumba dance‑fitness format with the low‑impact resistance of water. This role brings high‑energy choreography and music to the pool, creating a fun, inclusive workout that builds cardiovascular endurance and strength while reducing joint strain for participants of all fitness levels and abilities. The instructor plays a key role in fostering community and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles through group exercise in the water.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
• Lead and teach water exercise classes and programs for all members and participants of all abilities and levels.
• Responsible for staying current with the center announcements and information.
• Must maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
• Know and understand the pool area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Assist in the recruitment of volunteers for all classes and programs.
• Keep current with knowledge of all areas of training and certifications.
• Attend community functions and events to promote the YMCA, its mission and programs.
• Must be a team player when working with other staff of the appointed YMCA center.
• Maintain a safe and clean pool environment.
• Assist in the ideas for marketing, retention and sale initiatives for aquatics fitness programs and members.
• Track water fitness participant numbers.
• Responsible for updating all certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum one year teaching experience.
• American Safety and Health Institute certifications:
  • Current First Aid.
  • Current CPRPro (includes AED).
  • Current Emergency Oxygen.
• Able to relate and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.