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YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION is Hiring a Water Aerobics Instructor Near Columbia, SC
Provide a safe and effective workout in the class format scheduled, in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.
Supervise and guide the participants through a workout that incorporates appropriate warm-up, cardiovascular endurance, cool down, strength and flexibility. Be aware of the various abilities of the participants and potential problems associated with poor form.
Provide a safe aquatic environment by keeping workout area or entrance to pool area clear of free of obstacles. Responsible for cleaning, organizing and maintaining all equipment especially following class.
Reduce risk of injury by adhering to national YMCA safety guidelines.
Demonstrate variations or modifications to encourage participants to pace themselves, and keep movements pain free.
Know and follow emergency procedures as situations warrant
Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provides backup to lifeguard as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
Start and finish classes on time. If unable to teach a class, instructor will find a substitute to cover assigned classes.
Encourage the practice of healthy lifestyles, not special diets or supplements.
Attend schedule staff meetings and special events.
Develop member relations and member involvement.
Provide individualized exercise and fitness instruction based on the overall needs of the class.
Increase exposure of YMCA to non-member participants.
Participate in staff activities (meetings, staff functions).
Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED/First Aid/Emergency Oxygen Administration (If you do not currently have CPR, must obtain within 60 days of hire or at first available training).
Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Sexual Harassment Prevention training completed within 30 days.
Experience in teaching water aerobics
Must hold and maintain current nationally recognized certification in the type of class you are teaching.
Certification can be from any nationally accredited organization that certifies water aerobics.
Must maintain all appropriate certifications and provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to Aquatics Director or Healthy Living Director each year.
Excellent human relations and communication skills.
Team player (be willing to substitute teach for other instructors).