Water Exercise Instructor - Santee

YMCA of San Diego County; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 31,188 - 37,429; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Water Exercise Instructor to lead engaging aquatic fitness classes at Cameron Family YMCA in Santee, CA. The role requires strong communication skills to create a supportive environment while ensuring participant safety and satisfaction. Candidates must hold current certifications in water exercise and CPR/AED and First Aid. The position offers a pay range of $22.64 - $27.17 per hour and the opportunity to contribute to a healthy living community.

Qualifications

• Current Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Exercise certification OR equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads safe and effective water exercise classes with clear cues.
• Creates a welcoming environment by greeting participants and modifying exercises.
• Ensures participant safety by monitoring techniques and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with diverse fitness levels

Knowledge of fitness principles

Education

Current AEA Water Exercise certification

NCCA-accredited certification in Group Exercise

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

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.

Schedule

• Location: Cameron Family YMCA - Santee
• Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am

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 breaks down 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.
• Completes all required administrative tasks, including attendance tracking and incident reporting.
• 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.g., S'Wet, Water in Motion, Aqua Zumba, La Blast Splash, FiTOUR Aqua, ACE: WaterFit S.W.E.A.T.)
• All job-required trainings within 90 days of hire.
• 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 government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted before reporting to work and include subsequent arrest notifications.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and 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 a 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 County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.