YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit·Macomb Township, Michigan
The instructor leads energizing, safe, and educational water exercise classes while building authentic relationships with YMCA members. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records and attending all required meetings and training sessions.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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Now Hiring Water Exercise Instructors at the Macomb Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director, the Water Exercise Instructor teaches aquatic exercise classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications Minimum age of 18 Current CPR-Pro, First-Aid, AED, Emergency Current AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional or other nationally recognized certification, or YASA (YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant) and YMCA Water Fitness Instructor Certifications.
Certification in specialty areas of expertiseis desired.
At least one year of experience teaching group/water exercise classes preferred Job
Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with the YMCA. Maintains records and attends meetings and trainings as scheduled. Abilities & Skills Ability to conduct classes and activities in and out of the water. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally with the participants in the class. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold current CPR-Pro, First-Aid, AED, and relevant aquatic fitness certifications. At least one year of experience teaching group or water exercise classes is preferred.
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