Water Fitness Instructor

YMCA Louisville; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Clark County Family YMCA in Jeffersonville, IN is hiring a part-time Water Fitness Instructor to lead YMCA water fitness classes and promote a safe pool environment.

You will greet participants, set up equipment, and serve as a positive role model with a professional demeanor while maintaining standards and certifications. Prior experience in aquatics and ability to work flexible hours is required.

Qualifications

• Must provide safe and challenging Water Fitness classes to members
• Excellent customer service and verbal skills
• Minimum 18 years of age with ability to lead classes

Responsibilities

• Instruct YMCA Water Fitness classes with a positive, professional attitude
• Greet participants and prepare equipment 15 minutes before class
• Maintain a safe pool atmosphere and enforce safety rules
• Attend staff trainings and meetings as required by Director
• Keep certifications current and follow substitute procedures as needed

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Team player

Tools

Water Fitness Certification

Job description

Water Fitness Instructor# Water Fitness InstructorClark County Family YMCA - Jeffersonville, IN 47130## OverviewSalary Range$14.00 - $15.50 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryAquatics and Swimming## DescriptionAs the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.As a key member of the Aquatics team, a Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to instruct YMCA Water Fitness classes and provide a positive role model in a well-organized, professional attitude and appearance.**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming nature.* Excellent customer service and verbal skills* Consistent positive attitude* Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels* Maintain all required certifications* Be on deck 15 minutes prior to class to greet participants; get all equipment set up before class begins and put away after class ends* Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by Director## Qualifications**POSITION REQUIREMENTS:*** Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values* Provide safe and challenging Water Fitness classes to our members* Minimum 18 years of age and show the technical ability to lead a water fitness class* Stay informed and knowledgeable in the area of water fitness/healthy lifestyles* Responsible for scheduled shifts and, if necessary, follow the appropriate substitute procedures* YMCA Water Fitness Certification or AEA equivalent (within 6 months of employment)* People centered, service oriented**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*** Be able to project voice and hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment* Have the ability to teach both on deck as well as in the pool* Be able to work in a wet/humid environment and come in contact with chlorinated water* Be able to lift at least 25 pounds* Noise level-HighThe YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.