Water Exercise Instructor - Tri-Lakes

POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking to recruit a water Exercise Instructor. The Water Exercise Instructor will provide a skill-based exercise program with the emphasis on health and well-being to participants of all ages. The Water Exercise Instructor must be able to teach in multiple depths of water. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Water Exercise Instructor ensures an atmosphere of discipline, friendliness, and safety within the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Regions Aquatics programs. They must present themselves in an exemplary manner and have a positive, enthusiastic attitude about the

YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead Water Exercise Classes. Provide music that meets YMCA Standards. Enforce Aquatic rules and policies. Record and maintain attendance records. Set up a facility or equipment, store equipment upon completion of class. Prepare exercise plans for various depths of water. Secure a qualified substitute instructor when needed. Demonstrate ability to comfortably swim 100 yards, Tread water, Surface dive Act as a secondary responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area and provide back up to lifeguards needed in emergencies and crowd control. Report injuries and complete required forms. Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about the YMCA and its programs and fitness related questions. Attend Water Exercise Instructor in-service/meetings. Instructors must attend 3 of the 4 water exercise in-services. One of which must be the aquatics safety Inservice, per year. (Unless YMCA / American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is maintained. Attend all staff meetings for the department and center. Maintain all certifications.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to members.

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

CERTIFICATIONS

AEA Water Exercise Instructor Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearly Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Nationally Recognized Aquatics Fitness Professional General Knowledge of exercise training and leadership including basic anatomy, physiology, and exercise Principles 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience of leading other in a Water Exercise class environment Knowledge of participants' abilities and physical limitations, and the ability to modify exercises accordingly. Understanding of the properties of the water environment and exercising in it. Must pass a swim test and skills assessment. Patience and the ability to communicate with all participants and Y members. Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen and, Administration Certification Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency. Water Exercise Instructor

• Tri-Lakes 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument, CO 80132 $20
• $30 an hour
• Part-time YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region 36,094 reviews $20
• $30 an hour
• Part-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is looking to recruit a water Exercise Instructor. The Water Exercise Instructor will provide a skill-based exercise program with the emphasis on health and well-being to participants of all ages. The Water Exercise Instructor must be able to teach in multiple depths of water. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Water Exercise Instructor ensures an atmosphere of discipline, friendliness, and safety within the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Regions Aquatics programs. They must present themselves in an exemplary manner and have a positive, enthusiastic attitude about the

YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead Water Exercise Classes. Provide music that meets YMCA Standards. Enforce Aquatic rules and policies. Record and maintain attendance records. Set up a facility or equipment, store equipment upon completion of class. Prepare exercise plans for various depths of water. Secure a qualified substitute instructor when needed. Demonstrate ability to comfortably swim 100 yards, Tread water, Surface dive Act as a secondary responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area and provide back up to lifeguards needed in emergencies and crowd control. Report injuries and complete required forms. Support and follow YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about the YMCA and its programs and fitness related questions. Attend Water Exercise Instructor in-service/meetings. Instructors must attend 3 of the 4 water exercise in-services. One of which must be the aquatics safety Inservice, per year. (Unless YMCA / American Red Cross Lifeguard certification is maintained. Attend all staff meetings for the department and center. Maintain all certifications.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to members.

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement.

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

CERTIFICATIONS

AEA Water Exercise Instructor Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer yearly Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Nationally Recognized Aquatics Fitness Professional General Knowledge of exercise training and leadership including basic anatomy, physiology, and exercise Principles 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience of leading other in a Water Exercise class environment Knowledge of participants' abilities and physical limitations, and the ability to modify exercises accordingly. Understanding of the properties of the water environment and exercising in it. Must pass a swim test and skills assessment. Patience and the ability to communicate with all participants and Y members. Current CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen and, Administration Certification Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency.