Aquatics Exercise Instructor

Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the Water Fitness Instructor will conduct classes that comply with the standards of the certification held as well as the YMCA's mission and teaching philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain current certifications and attend a minimum of 1 continuing education course per year.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to class to meet and greet participants.
• Set music volume at a safe and appropriate level for class (no one will be given ear plugs)
• Dress appropriately for class.
• Supervise the safety of participants.
• Set up and breakdown any equipment needed for the program.
• Assure that your class is properly covered in the event that you are unable to teach a class. Cover classes for other instructors when necessary.
• Monitor performance of participants following safety guidelines recommended by certifying body for that modality.
• Provide guidance and feedback to class participants when needed.
• Communicate all equipment maintenance issues to the Aquatics Director
• Occasionally assist in special events or classes to promote group water exercise.
• Job responsibilities include access to protected health information. The employee may access protected health information (PHI) only to the extent that it is necessary for job requirements. May only share PHI with those who have a need to know specific member/participant/employee information in order to complete job responsibilities related to the individual's participation,