Water Exercise Instructor - Mission Valley

YMCA of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego is seeking a Water Exercise Instructor for the Mission Valley location to lead group aquatic fitness classes, promoting safe, inclusive, and engaging workouts for all fitness levels in a supportive YMCA community.

Responsibilities include friendly participant engagement, precise instruction, equipment setup/breakdown, and adherence to safety and organizational guidelines while helping members achieve their health goals.

Qualifications

• Current Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Exercise certification OR
• Current NCCA-accredited certification in Group Exercise or Personal Training WITH a water exercise specialty certification

Responsibilities

• Leads safe and effective water exercise classes by demonstrating proper form and technique with clear verbal and visual cues; ensures music volume complies with facility standards
• Creates a welcoming environment by greeting participants, learning names, and providing modifications for diverse fitness levels
• Ensures participant safety by monitoring techniques and maintaining a clean, hazard-free pool deck/workout area
• Delivers well-structured, engaging workouts within scheduled class time; maintains punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct as a YMCA representative
• Sets up and breaks down class equipment within the allotted timeframe
• Fosters community by developing positive relationships and supporting members in achieving Health & Wellness goals
• Follows Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines and organizational policies; completes attendance tracking and incident reporting as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with diverse fitness

Knowledge of fitness principles

Education

AEA Water Exercise certification

Group Exercise or Personal Training with water specialty

Job description

Overview

The Water Exercise Instructor delivers high-quality, group aquatic fitness classes designed to improve member strength, mobility, and cardiovascular endurance. By providing safe, inclusive, and well-structured instruction, the Water Exercise Instructor ensures a positive experience for participants of all fitness levels. This role fosters a supportive community through active member engagement, excellent customer service, and a commitment to the YMCA’s mission of healthy living.

For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Schedule

• Location: Mission Valley YMCA
• Thursdays at 9:15am and/or Fridays at 8:15am for Aqua Fit

Responsibilities

• Leads safe and effective water exercise classes by demonstrating proper form and technique using clear verbal and visual cues; ensures appropriate music is played at a volume compliant with facility standards

• Creates a welcoming environment by greeting participants, learning names, and providing appropriate modifications to meet diverse fitness levels
• Ensures participant safety by monitoring and correcting techniques and maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free pool deck and workout area
• Effectively utilizes scheduled class time to deliver a well-structured and engaging workout experience; maintains a high level of punctuality, reliability, and professional conduct as a representative of the YMCA
• Properly sets up and breakdowns class equipment within the allotted timeframe
• Fosters a sense of community by developing positive relationships and supporting members in reaching their Health & Wellness goals
• Strictly adheres to Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines and organizational policies
• Complete all required administrative tasks, including attendance tracking and incident reporting, as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Exercise certification OR,
• Current NCCA-accredited certification in Group Exercise or Personal Training WITH a water exercise specialty certification (e, e.g, S’Wet, Water in Motion, Aqua Zumba, La Blast Splash, FiTOUR Aqua, ACE: WaterFit S.W.E.A.T.)

• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities

• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.