- Location
- Bethany, OK
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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 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.
Requirements
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.
Skills
CPR