Stowe Water Exercise Instructor

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Water Exercise Instructors provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for students in aquatics group exercise classes. Water Exercise Instructors aid in providing excellent service to members of all ages in a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that promotes positive program experiences based on the specifically designed curriculum for skill development in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs Aquatic classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants in the class; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. 
• Conveys information on aquatics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants  to other programs.
• Maintains record of attendance as  required.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports of damaged equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience teaching Aquatic Exercise
• Must have a Nationally recognized water certification or group exercise certification
• Fulfillment of specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training. Required certifications provided by the YMCA upon hiring: RedCross Lifeguard certification
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Salary : $17 - $20