Instructor: Aqua Fitness II-Aquatics

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health and well-being as an Aqua Fitness Instructor. In this engaging role, you will lead energizing water exercise classes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. With a focus on personal and community growth, you will inspire members to achieve their fitness goals while fostering a sense of belonging. This position offers an opportunity to make a real impact in people's lives while working within a supportive team. If you are passionate about fitness and community service, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be certified in aqua fitness and CPR/First Aid.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach dynamic aqua fitness classes while ensuring safety.
• Maintain accurate attendance and class records.
• Build community and positive relationships within classes.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Fitness Instruction

Communication Skills

Education

Certification in Aqua Fitness

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Instructor: Aqua Fitness II

Aquatics West Essex YMCA, 321 S LIVINGSTON AVE, LIVINGSTON, New Jersey, United States of America Req #728 Tuesday, December 31, 2024. We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Sr. Aquatic Director, the Aqua Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching dynamic and beneficial exercise classes in the water while maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Provide excellent customer service, leadership, and guidance to all members in classes. Effectively builds community within the class. Create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational exercise classes in the water using effective cueing techniques; while maintaining constant surveillance of all program participants emphasizing the importance of pool safety.
• Modifies classes and routines according to the fitness level of class participants and evaluates progress.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Music selection must be appropriate and in line with the YMCA’s position as both a community and family-based organization.
• Must be able to see all students at all times during lesson, never turns back on class.
• Must be skilled in observing the behavior of swimmers in the water and be ready at all times to stop dangerous behavior.
• Keeps accurate attendance and all other class records current and organized.
• Be up to date on current Health and Wellness/Aquatics programs and trends.
• Shows leadership and enthusiasm for fitness and for teaching.
• Maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, and other staff.
• Cleans area after every exercise lesson class, and contact supervisor with any equipment issues.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Must be 5-10 minutes early to every class and record time worked correctly with limited mistakes.
• Must find coverage if unable to attend a shift. Contact must be made ahead of time if a scheduled shift cannot be worked.
• Flexibility may be asked to substitute for other employee’s shift or work beyond assigned shift in an effort to ensure safety and proper coverage.
• Exhibits personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association.
• Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
• Take all online YMCA mandatory safety courses.
• Support the Annual Community Support Campaign.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.