Dynamic Aquatic Fitness Instructor — Water Workout Coach

WEST MORRIS AREA YMCA; Randolph Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick leave (NJ)

Retirement plans by YUSA

Individual membership

10% off West Morris Area YMCA programs

Job summary

West Morris Area YMCA in Randolph, NJ seeks an Aquatic Fitness Instructor to conduct water fitness classes meeting YMCA standards. Responsibilities include safe class instruction, high member service, and maintaining safety procedures.

Requirements include a High School diploma, CPR/AED and first aid, and an AEA certification; flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays are expected. Knowledge of YMCA health programs and older adult fitness is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in related field.
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certifications (American Red Cross).
• Must have an AEA Certification.
• Knowledge of YMCA Principles of Health & Fitness, Working with Older Adults, Older Adult Water Fitness Instructor, Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program Instructor certifications are a plus.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe, fun, dynamic water fitness classes based on YMCA standards.
• Provide high member service and address member needs and questions.
• Ensure participant safety and emergency preparedness per procedures.
• Plan and instruct inclusive aquatic classes for all fitness levels, in water or on deck.
• Incorporate equipment and current fitness techniques with anatomy and water resistance knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/AED certification

First aid certification

AEA Certification

YMCA Health & Fitness knowledge

Older Adult Water Fitness knowledge

Job description

West Morris Area YMCA in Randolph, NJ seeks an Aquatic Fitness Instructor to conduct water fitness classes meeting YMCA standards. Responsibilities include safe class instruction, high member service, and maintaining safety procedures.

Requirements include a High School diploma, CPR/AED and first aid, and an AEA certification; flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays are expected. Knowledge of YMCA health programs and older adult fitness is a plus.