Aqua Fitness Instructor

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.  

As a key member of the Aquatics team, a Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for proactive communication and maintaining a safe pool atmosphere while preventing accidents. The main purpose of this position is to instruct YMCA Water Fitness classes and provide a positive role model in a well-organized, professional attitude and appearance. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful and welcoming nature. 
• Excellent customer service and verbal skills    
• Consistent positive attitude
• Ability to work with all age groups and ability levels
• Maintain all required certifications
• Be on deck 15 minutes prior to class to greet participants; get all equipment set up before class begins and put away after class ends
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required by Director

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Team player with personal commitment to the YMCA Mission, Philosophy, & Character Development Values
• Provide safe and challenging Water Fitness classes to our members
• Minimum 18 years of age and show the technical ability to lead a water fitness class
• Stay informed and knowledgeable in the area of water fitness/healthy lifestyles
• Responsible for scheduled shifts and, if necessary, follow the appropriate substitute procedures
• YMCA Water Fitness Certification or AEA equivalent (within 6 months of employment)
• People centered, service oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Be able to project voice and hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment
• Have the ability to teach both on deck as well as in the pool 
• Be able to work in a wet/humid environment and come in contact with chlorinated water
• Be able to lift at least 25 pounds
• Noise level-High

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.