Water Aerobics Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Works directly with the aquatics and member services teams to engage and retain members by helping Y members achieve their health and wellness goals in a group exercise setting through creative and professionally designed classes appropriate to the fitness level of participants in the class. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Improves the health and well-being of the community the YMCA serves. 

• Works to ensure member safety and enjoyment. 

• Engages and encourages member interaction and connections. 

• Organizes and provides fun, engaging, and effective yoga classes tailored to participant ability level/physical limitations, and focused on helping participants achieve their health and wellness goals. 

• Keeps abreast of changes and trends in the fitness industry through continuing education. 

• Ensures the cleanliness of facilities and equipment. 

• Identifies facility, equipment malfunctions, or other problems and troubleshoot as capable. Promptly inform the Senior Director of all facility, equipment, or other issues. 

• Attends departmental meetings and training as scheduled. 

• Serves as a role model for a healthy lifestyle and superior customer service. 

• Represents the YMCA positively and maintains a good and friendly relationship with the YMCA members and staff, addressing each by name.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience designing and implementing water aerobics programs 

• Preferred nationally recognized certification in Group Exercise, CPR and AED OR YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise within 6 months of hire. 

• Ability to establish relationships with staff and members within the community of the YMCA  

• Completion of all new employee trainings within the established timeline 

BENEFITS TO POSITION: 

• Employee Program & Child Care Discounts 

• Free YMCA Membership 

• Financial Assistance on CEU’s (based on approval) 

• Paid CPR/AED training 

• YMCA Leadership Development Program 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

1. Applications can be picked up at the YMCA of McCook Service Desk or printed online at mccookymca.org. 

2. Submit Completed Applications in person at the Service Desk or mail to: YMCA of McCook, PO Box 408, McCook, NE 69001 

3. Deadline for submission: Open until filled