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Water Exercise Instructor, Pete White Wellness Center (YMCA)

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Water Exercise Instructor at the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, responsible for leading instructional classes and ensuring participant safety.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a certification in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid, with training provided if necessary.
  • The instructor must demonstrate physical ability to perform exercises and assist in emergencies, while also being capable of managing participant interactions effectively.
  • The role requires the ability to promote classes, maintain certifications, and develop relationships with members and volunteers.
  • The salary for this position is $30,000 per year, with no specific prior experience required but technical ability in water fitness is necessary.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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 to assure the safety of all participants. 
  • Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and 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.
  • Can 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 public.
  • Keep certifications current.
  • Teaches all assigned classes.
  • Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach      the class.
  • Aids lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
  • The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class.
  • Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.  
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public. 


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