JOB TITLE: Water Exercise Instructor REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all participants.
- Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and also to assist the lifeguard in an emergency.
- Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances.
- Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool.
- Remain physically able to demonstrate all exercises.
- Have the ability to stand for extended lengths of time.
- Ability to handle irate, complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
- Works with supervisor in development of a safe and challenging water exercise class.
- Understands YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City policies and follows guidelines.
- Promotes the water exercise classes to members, program participants and the general public.
- Keep certifications current.
- Teaches all assigned classes.
- Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach the class.
- Provides assistance to lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
- The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class (barbells, tape player, tapes, floatation belts, etc.).
- Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
- EFFECT ON END RESULTS: This position directly affects the overall YMCA’s Water Exercise program.
- When done properly, the Program will have a positive atmosphere and enhance the participant’s physical and mental well-being.
