Water Exercise Instructor, North Side Y

24 hours ago

Oklahoma City, United States YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Full time
JOB TITLE: Water Exercise Instructor

REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
  • Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
  • Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and also to assist the lifeguard in an emergency.
  • Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
  • Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool.
  • Remain physically able to demonstrate all exercises.
  • Have the ability to stand for extended lengths of time.
  • Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
  • Works with supervisor in development of a safe and challenging water exercise class.
  • Understands YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City policies and follows guidelines.
  • Promotes the water exercise classes to members, program participants and the general public.
  • Keep certifications current.
  • Teaches all assigned classes.
  • Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach the class.
  • Provides assistance to lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
  • The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class (barbells, tape player, tapes, floatation belts, etc.). Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
  • Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall YMCA's Water Exercise program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive atmosphere and enhance the participant's physical and mental well-being.

Requirements
  • Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
  • Must be 18 years of age or older and show technical ability in water fitness.
  • When implemented, will acquire YMCA Water Exercise Instructor or certification from another nationally recognized organization, and YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant certification within six months of employment.
  • Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.
  • Ability to relate to pool patrons in a positive manner.
  • All instructional classes will be taught to the program objectives of the YMCA Water Exercise Program.
  • Water exercise classes will promote the Mission of the YMCA.


Salary Description

Starting at $15.00 per hour

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