Aqua Aerobics Instructor

JOB TITLE: Aqua Aerobics

REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Coordinator

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

WORK LOCATION: Daily YMCA

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Coordinator and other assigned staff the Aqua Aerobics Instructor will conduct and instruct aquatic group exercise classes to the best of his/her ability. These classes are meant to provide members of the YMCA a fun, safe and comprehensive group exercise program. It is the responsibility of the Aqua Aerobics Instructor to provide this environment for the members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not a complete list):

• Must be able to demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to class members.
• Must be able to work at the learning level of class.
• Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time.
• Must work with individual students within class structure to enable all correct faults, improve self-image and progress their abilities.
• Reports to class prepared with materials and equipment, dressed in approved attire.
• Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Secures qualified substitute well in advance.
• Attends trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintains all personal certifications, attending workshops and re-certification training as needed or required.
• Prepares teaching area with necessary equipment.
• Returns all teaching equipment to proper storage.
• Participates in center participant recruitment program promotions.
• Any other duties asked of by the Director of Health and Wellness.

Required:

• Must be 18 years old and older
• Certification in area of expertise
• High School diploma or GED
• At least one year experience teaching water aerobics

Preferred:

• CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen Administration certification (will provide upon employment)
• Bilingual English and Spanish