Job detail
Water Fitness Instructor (Oshkosh 20th Ave YMCA)
OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSN INC
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Quick overview
Lead and coach healthy water fitness classes for groups and individuals while maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere. Develop class plans, manage records, and assist lifeguards during emergency situations according to YMCA policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have thorough knowledge of body mechanics in water and the swimming ability to demonstrate all movements. Leadership qualities, public relations skills, and current required certifications are necessary.
Verbal CommunicationCoachingRelationship BuildingEmergency ResponsePublic RelationsBody MechanicsClass PlanningSwimming SkillsWater Fitness InstructionEffective Listening
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Oshkosh,
- WI 54904Position
- Type: Part Time Instructs and coaches groups and individuals participating in water exercise classes. Creates a safe & positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Y community.
- Essential
- FUNCTIONS: Effectively and creatively lead a healthy water fitness class. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and can assist the lifeguards in emergency situations immediately, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Responds to patron’s inquiries and concerns with a courteous and pleasant attitude. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants. Develops a class plan for each class session and arrives fully prepared. Completes records and reports in a timely and professional manner. Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required. Maintains current required certifications. Qualifications Thorough knowledge of proper body mechanics in the water and proper use of class equipment. Thorough understanding of facility policies for class registration and session information. Leadership qualities and public relations skills. Has the physical ability to move freely about the facility. Has the swimming skills necessary to demonstrate all movements in water as needed.
