Description JOB TITLE: Water Exercise Instructor REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. • 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, tape player, tapes, floatation belts, etc.). Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings. • 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. EFFECT ON END RESULTS: This position directly affects the overall YMCA’s Water Exercise program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive atmosphere and enhance the participant’s physical and mental well-being. Requirements • 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. • When implemented, will acquire YMCA Water Exercise Instructor or certification from another nationally recognized organization, and YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant certification within six months of employment. • Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, 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. • Water exercise classes will promote the Mission of the YMCA.