Water Fitness Instructor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)/403(b) plan

Training programs

Supportive environment

Program discounts

Job summary

McCormick YMCA in Chicago offers a part-time Water Fitness Instructor role focused on leading personalized classes, creating progressive plans, and ensuring participant safety.

You will support facility setup, provide emergency response, maintain certifications, and contribute to a vibrant community fitness program with growth opportunities and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have current WaterFitness certification.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach.
• Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants.
• Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises.
• Sets up facility or equipment.
• In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies.
• Reports injuries and completes required procedures.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water fitness instruction

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: McCormick YMCA - Chicago, IL 60647

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

In this role, you will lead engaging and personalized water fitness classes, create progressive exercise plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants. You'll also assist with facility setup, provide emergency support, and maintain your certifications. Dive into a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day!

Salary starts at $20.00 per hour plus a fitness pay plan and opportunities to grow within the organization

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive salariesreflecting your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurancefor eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous PTOand paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• 403(b) planwith company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
• Continuous learning opportunitiesthrough workshops and training programs.
• Supportive work environmentvaluing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

As a Water Fitness Instructor, you will:

• Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach
• Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants
• Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises
• Setsupfacility or equipment
• In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backupto lifeguards as needed in emergencies
• Reports injuries and completes required procedures
• Maintains current certifications
• Performsotherdutyasassigned

Requirements:

• Must have current WaterFitness certification
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively

Child Abuse Prevention- Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required