Water Aerobics Instructor

Tom A. Finch Community YMCA; Thomasville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Access to YMCA activities and classes

Discounted YMCA programs

Job summary

Tom A. Finch Community YMCA in Thomasville, NC seeks a part-time Water Aerobics Instructor to plan and direct water fitness classes using water resistance for cardio and strength training. You will design routines, engage members before and after class, and ensure class sessions start and end on time.

Requirements include being 18+, holding a Water Fitness (or equivalent) certification, completing online trainings, CPR/First Aid, and passing a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess current Water Fitness or comparable Aquatics certification.
• Must complete required online trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens & Child Abuse Prevention).
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certifications (offered in-house).
• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare water fitness class routines meeting safety and exercise physiology guidelines.
• Allow pre/post class member engagement to build member relations.
• Start and end class on time.
• Maintain equipment and keep group exercise area clean.
• Be aware of all branch emergency procedures.
• Participate in continuing education training specific to goals and branch objectives.

Education

Water Fitness Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Category: Wellness
Location: Tom A. Finch Community YMCA

Job Type: Part Time
Keywords: water fitness, instructor, aquatics group exercise, water aerobics

Description:

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Healthy Living, the Water Aerobics Instructorwill be responsible for planning and directing our water fitness classes. These classes will utilize water resistance to provide a cardiovascular and strength training workout.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Design and prepare class routines that meet all the necessary components and safe guidelines in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.

Allow for pre/post class member engagement to build member relations.

Start and end class on time.

Maintain equipment and keep group exercise area clean.

Awareness of all branch emergency procedures.

Participate in continuing education training specific to individual goals and branch objectives.

PART TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Free Membership to theTom A. Finch Community YMCA
• Access to a full range of YMCA activities and classes
• Discounted YMCA programs

Requirements:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess current Water Fitness or comparable Aquatics certification
• Must complete required on-line trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens & Child Abuse Prevention)
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid certifications (offered in-house)
• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen

DISCLAIMERS

• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen
• All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified applicants and employees. Please see your supervisor should you have questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by their supervisor. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by senior management.

1010 Mendenhall Street
Thomasville, NC 27360