Water Group Exercise Instructor - Caldwell YMCA

Our Caldwell YMCA is seeking a Water Group Exercise Instructor to join our Aquatics Team.  In this role, you will be responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in water group exercise classes.

The Caldwell YMCA opened its doors on October 27, 2005. Since that time, it has become a hallmark of the community, impacting the lives of thousands of kids and families. Facility amenities include a large cardio and weight floor, full-court basketball gym, three fitness studios, and a state-of-the-art aquatics center including a lap-pool, splash pad, pretzel slide, and lazy-river. 

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging 2 hours weekly.  Schedule requirements are typically in the mornings but open to afternoons and evenings. Pay is $18.40-$23.00 per class.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Use the class platform to educate and inform participants about other Y program offerings.
• Conduct class in a quality, fun, and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.
• Actively identify participants who need additional support, such as new members, health seekers, and participants with diverse abilities.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants.
• Provide excellent delivery of water group exercise instruction to all members.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Certifications:

We will support you in this journey if you don't have these currently!

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
• First Aid - Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
• Emergency Oxygen - Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
• Y Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA)- Prerequisite upon hire – 90-day compliance period.
• Approved Water Fitness Certification - Prerequisite upon hire – 90-day compliance period.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.