Water Aerobic Instructor

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Upper Palmetto in Rock Hill, SC seeks a qualified Water Aerobic Instructor for a part-time role. You will lead safe, effective group water exercise classes, foster member engagement, and support branch events and activities.

Accurate certifications must be kept current and reported annually. Expect to teach at least one regular water aerobics class per week, maintain equipment, and follow all safety and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Current or within 60 days of hire: CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens/Basic First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration
• Experience in teaching water aerobics
• Must hold and maintain current nationally recognized certification in the type of class you are teaching (Aquatic Exercise Association preferred)
• Must teach a minimum of one regular schedule water aerobics class per week
• Maintain all certifications and provide copies yearly to aquatics director/branch director
• Excellent human relations and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and effective workout in the class format scheduled, per accepted exercise physiology practices
• Supervise participants through warm-up, cardio, cool-down, strength and flexibility
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment and keep pool area clear and equipment organized
• Follow YMCA safety guidelines and emergency procedures
• Demonstrate variations to accommodate different abilities and pace of participants
• Respond as primary instructor in case of injury, with lifeguard backup as needed
• Start and finish classes on time and arrange substitutes when needed
• Encourage healthy lifestyle practices and participant engagement
• Attend required staff meetings and events
• Adhere to policies on boundaries and abuse reporting

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Water aerobics instruction

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Emergency procedures

Education

Nationally recognized water aerobics certification

Aquatic Exercise Association Certification

Job description

Water Aerobic Instructor-Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY: Part Time

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator/Director or Branch Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the water aerobics instructor is responsible for instructing safe, effective and fun group exercise classes, as well as enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of the participants of the fitness programs. The water aerobics instructor will assist the Aquatics Coordinator/Director or Branch Director with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions. Responsibilities include but not limited to: developing member relationships, increasing program development and increasing member retention.

• Provide a safe and effective workout in the class format scheduled, in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Supervise and guide the participants through a workout that incorporates appropriate warm-up, cardiovascular endurance, cool down, strength and flexibility. Be aware of the various abilities of the participants and potential problems associated with poor form.
• Provide a safe aquatic environment by keeping workout area or entrance to pool area clear of free of obstacles. Responsible for cleaning, organizing and maintaining all equipment especially following classes.
• Reduce risk of injury by adhering to national YMCA safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate variations or modifications to encourage participants to pace themselves, and keep movements pain free.
• Know and follow emergency procedures as situations warrant
• Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provides backup to lifeguard as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
• Start and finish classes on time. If unable to teach a class, instructor will find a substitute to cover assigned classes.
• Encourage the practice of healthy lifestyles, not special diets or supplements.
• Attend schedule staff meetings and special events
• Develop member relations and member involvement.
• Provide individualized exercise and fitness instruction based on the overall needs of the class.
• Increase exposure of YMCA to non-member participants.
• Participate in staff activities (meetings, staff functions).
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Current or within 60 days of hire: CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens/Basic First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration
• Experience in teaching water aerobics
• Must hold and maintain current nationally recognized certification in the type of class you are teaching. Preferred: Aquatic Exercise Association Certification
• Certification can be from any nationally accredited organization that certifies water aerobics, but may be subject to review for acceptance.
• Must be willing to teach a minimum of one regular schedule water aerobics classes per week.
• Must maintain all appropriate certifications and provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to aquatics coordinator/director or branch director each year.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Team player (be willing to substitute teach for other instructors).
• Walking, carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, crouching, lifting (25lbs), pushing, kneeling, standing, and speaking.