What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Fitness Instructor YMCA at Norton Commons position at YMCA of Greater Louisville?
Overview
Certification Requirements (Any)
YMCA Water Fitness Certification or AEA equivalent (within 6 months of employment)
Additional Information / Benefits
As 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.
Job Skills / Requirements
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
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uphold the Mission of the YMCA
- 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 a required by the Aquatics Director
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 leve-High
STATUS: Part time, Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $14.00-15.50/hour
As a new YMCA team member you will receive a community wide individual membership upon completion of the New Employee Orientation, program discounts, and participation in the YMCA retirement fund.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits: Community Wide Individual Membership
Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $14 - $16
