Water Fitness

## Description
### Essential Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective, and motivating water fitness classes following YMCA best practices.
• Adapt exercises to meet participants' varying abilities, fitness levels, health conditions, and goals.
• Build positive relationships with members and encourage participation and community engagement.
• Promote water fitness programs to members and the community.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized class environment.
• Set up, monitor, and properly store all class equipment; report damaged equipment as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance and program records.
• Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and emergency action plans.
• Assist aquatics staff during emergencies as directed.
• Communicate class coverage needs and secure qualified substitutes when unable to teach assigned classes.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications
### Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certifications required.
• Current Water Fitness certification from a nationally recognized organization (AEA preferred) or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant certification (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
• One year or more of water fitness or group exercise instruction experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively work with individuals of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, and fitness levels.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to YMCA values and member engagement.
• Degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
• ### Physical Requirements
• Ability to safely demonstrate water fitness exercises and techniques.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move in and around the pool environment.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in a pool setting.
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies and assist aquatic staff when needed