Water Fitness Instructor

Paycom - ATS; King (NC); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Stokes Family YMCA in King, NC is seeking a part-time Water Fitness Instructor to lead engaging water fitness classes, promote cardiovascular fitness, muscular-skeletal development and social interaction among participants. You will manage classes in deep or shallow water, maintain a safe environment, complete incident reports as needed, keep attendance and progress records, and follow all YMCA policies.

Required: swimming experience; water fitness certification preferred; CPR/AED/First Aid

Qualifications

• Water fitness or group fitness certification preferred.
• At least 16 years of age.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Swimming experience required.
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills.
• Willingness and ability to obtain YMCA Instructor certifications within 90 days of hire or next training session.

Responsibilities

• Leads class in total body fitness workout in deep or shallow water per YMCA guidelines.
• Maintains a safe environment for class.
• Reports incidents to lifeguard or supervisor; completes reports as needed.
• Organizes class equipment and reports damaged items.
• Builds relationships with participants; encourages involvement and referrals to other programs.
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules; refers participants to other activities.
• Maintains attendance, progress reports, and evaluations as required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows YMCA policies, emergency procedures and pool rules.

Skills

Water fitness certification

Swimming experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Instructor certifications within 90d

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stokes Family YMCA - King, NC 27021, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $10.00 - $10.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, The Water Fitness Instructor provides leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in water fitness classes. The classes are designed to provide cardiovascular fitness, muscular-skeleton development and opportunities for social interaction and fellowship.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leads class in total body fitness workout in deep or shallow water in accordance with YMCA guidelines
• Maintains a safe environment for class
• Reports incidents to a lifeguard or higher authority; completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Organizes and puts away class equipment. Reports damaged equipment
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages involvement and identifies potential volunteers
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants to other programs
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, evaluations, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures and pool rules

Qualifications

• Water fitness or group fitness certification preferred
• At least 16 years of age
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Swimming experience required
• Desire to work with individuals of all ages and fitness levels
• Strong organizational, verbal, written and customer service skills
• Willingness and ability to obtain any and all YMCA Instructor certifications within 90 days of hire or the next available training session.