Water Group Exercise Instructor Caldwell YMCA

Our Caldwell YMCA is seeking a Water Group Exercise Instructor to join our Aquatics this role you will be responsible for creating a safe friendly and helpful atmosphere for members participating in water group exercise classes.

The Caldwell YMCA opened its doors on October 27 2005. Since that time it has become a hallmark of the community impacting the lives of thousands of kids and families. Facility amenities include a large cardio and weight floor full-court basketball gym three fitness studios and a state-of-the-art aquatics center including a lap-pool splash pad pretzel slide and lazy-river.

Schedule :

This is a part-time position averaging 2 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are typically in the mornings but open to afternoons and evenings. Pay is $18.40-$23.00 per class.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Use the class platform to educate and inform participants about other Y program offerings.
• Conduct class in a quality fun and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.
• Actively identify participants who need additional support such as new members health seekers and participants with diverse abilities.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants.
• Provide excellent delivery of water group exercise instruction to all members.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive adaptable professional and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Certifications:

We will support you in this journey if you dont have these currently!

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Prerequisite upon hire 14-day compliance period.
• First Aid - Prerequisite upon hire 14-day compliance period.
• Emergency Oxygen - Prerequisite upon hire 14-day compliance period.
• Y Aquatic Safety Assistant (YASA)- Prerequisite upon hire 90-day compliance period.
• Approved Water Fitness Certification - Prerequisite upon hire 90-day compliance period.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn grow thrive and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all peopleregardless of ability age birthplace cultural background ethnicity faith gender gender identity ideology income race or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at or contact All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

Required Experience:

IC