Water Exercise Instructor, Bethany YMCA

To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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, stereo equipment, floatation belts, etc.).
• Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.
• Completes Redwoods courses (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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be 18 years of age or older and show technical ability in water fitness.
• Must have Group/Water Exercise certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, Y members, program participants and the general public.
• Ability to relate to pool patrons in a positive manner.
• All instructional classes will be taught to the program objectives of the YMCA Water Exercise Program.