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YMCA of San Diego County

Water Exercise Instructor - Mission Valley

YMCA of San Diego County, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview The Water Exercise Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor creates and leads Water Exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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Schedule

Varied class times available in the morning, afternoon, and evening

Teaching deep and/or shallow water classes

Responsibilities

Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout

Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing.

Maintain a clean and safe workout area

Effectively utilize scheduled class time

Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe

Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals

Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities

Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

AEA, ASFA, Aqua Zumba or Branded (AEA preferred) Aqua fitness certification required

1+ year’s experience leading a Water Exercise classes preferred

All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire

Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities

Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required

Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications

CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:

American Red Cross

American Heart Association

American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.

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