Stowe Water Exercise Instructor

Gaston County Family Ymca; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 2,708,000; Part time

Job summary

Stowe Family YMCA in Belmont, NC is seeking a part-time Water Exercise Instructor to lead aquatic exercise classes. You will plan lessons, ensure safety, and create a welcoming environment for all participants in accordance with YMCA policies.

Responsibilities include instructing classes, maintaining attendance, coordinating with staff, and upholding risk management and emergency procedures. CPR/First Aid or Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred. Must be at least 18.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience teaching Aquatic Exercise.
• Must have a nationally recognized water certification or group exercise certification.
• RedCross Lifeguard certification provided by YMCA upon hiring.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Aquatic classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants in the class; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refers participants to other programs.
• Maintains record of attendance as required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintain vigilance in supervising aquatic environments, including locker rooms, restrooms, and storage areas. Consistently follow safety procedures during instruction, transitions, and emergencies.

Skills

Aquatic instruction

Class management

Safety awareness

Tools

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stowe Family YMCA - Belmont, NC 28012

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.67 - $19.66 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Water Exercise Instructors provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in aquatics group exercise classes. Instructors aid in providing excellent service to members of all ages in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that promotes positive program experiences based on the specifically designed curriculum for skill development in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instruct Aquatic classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants in the class; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and, as appropriate, refers participants to other programs.
• Maintains record of attendance as required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Maintain vigilance in supervising aquatic environments, including locker rooms, restrooms, and storage areas. Consistently follow safety procedures during instruction, transitions, and emergencies.

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. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience teaching Aquatic Exercise.
• Must have a nationally recognized water certification or group exercise certification.
• Fulfillment of specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program‑specific training. Required certifications provided by the YMCA upon hiring: RedCross Lifeguard certification.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.