Job detail
Aqua Fitness Group Exercise Instructor - Portland Maine
YMCA of Southern Maine
PART_TIME
Posted 3/25/2026
Location
Portland, Maine
Salary
$20 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The instructor is responsible for developing and leading safe and effective aqua fitness exercise programs tailored to member needs while fostering a welcoming and respectful environment. Key duties include ensuring equipment safety, connecting participants, and promoting the ymca's healthy living goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess previous experience or a willingness to gain experience in instructing group exercise and developing choreography, along with current cpr/Aed/First aid certification. A professional group exercise instructor certification from recognized bodies is also required.
professional certificateCommunicationEmpathyEquipment MaintenanceCultural CompetenceFirst Aid CertificationSafety ManagementProgram DevelopmentBody MechanicsGroup Exercise InstructionCPR/AED CertificationMember ConnectionHealth Goal SettingChoreography DevelopmentClass CoverageAqua Fitness Instruction
Benefits
- Generous program discounts
- Free personal membership
- Earned paid leave
- Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement when eligible)
- Training, certification and advancement opportunities