Water Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in water fitness classes and for maintaining all rosters and schedules for those classes. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

HOURS: Weekdays from 10 - 11 am; possible other opportunities as needed for subbing.

MINIMUM STARTING PAY: $10.70/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads water fitness classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared routines in advance to incorporate a variety of water fitness movements and techniques to keep the participants interested and motivated.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with all individuals associated with the swim lesson programs, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA. Identifies potential volunteers.
• Conveys information on aquatic programs and schedules and as appropriate refers individuals to other programs.
• Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.) and distributes mid-term reports, report cards and progress reports for each session.
• Attends all Aquatics staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Assists lifeguards as needed in emergency situations. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment and reports damaged equipment to supervisor.
• When pool is closed due to weather or contamination, employee is required to assist front desk with aquatic issues until pool re-opens.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Leadership Competencies Required:

• Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Engaging Community – Build bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Innovation – Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Developing Self and Others – Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires one to three months related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before participants. Ability to provide detailed instructions regarding movements and routines.
• Position requires a welcoming atmosphere and an instructor who can build strong relationships with all participants and can demonstrate tact and positive support of the YMCA at all times to all participants. Must be flexible to changes in allotted space and time, must be prompt and prepared for class on time, and must be able to adhere to all Y policies and procedures while reflecting a positive attitude to the participants.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; swim and tread water and talk or hear. Must be able to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke techniques. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability see while in or out of the water.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (chlorine), extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
• Requires YMCA Swim Instructor certification or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification with crossover to Y Swim Instructor certification within 6 months. CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen certification required upon hire and must be current at all times.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location