Water Exercise Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is looking for a Water Exercise Instructor to lead aquatic exercise classes under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. The role promotes member wellness in a safe, enjoyable environment.

Requirements include being 18+, current certification (AEA or YMCA), and at least one year of group/water exercise experience preferred. The position uses a standard YMCA schedule and participates in trainings.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Current AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional or YMCA Water Fitness Instructor Certifications, or YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA).
• At least one year of experience teaching group/water exercise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe group water exercise classes.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and promotes YMCA engagement.
• Maintains records and attends trainings and meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Group fitness

Water safety

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional

YMCA Water Fitness Instructor Certifications

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

LIKE BEING IN THE WATER? MAKE A SPLASH WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Water Exercise Instructors at the Macomb Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Water Exercise Instructor teaches aquatic exercise classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

Minimum age of 18

Current AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional or other nationally recognized certification, or YASA (YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant) and YMCA Water Fitness Instructor Certifications.

Certification in specialty areas of expertiseis desired.

At least one year of experience teaching group/water exercise classes preferred

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes

Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with the YMCA.

Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Abilities & Skills

Ability to conduct classes and activities in and out of the water.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally with the participants in the class.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ("YMCA") is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.