Water Exercise Instructor - Litehouse/Sandpoint

OUR CULTURE: 
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Water Exercise Instructor will engage members in energetic, robust workout routines in the pool, while building lasting relationships with participants to contribute to high member retention. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Plan and teach engaging exercise routines, choose appropriate music, and choose a variety of movements to create a fun, energetic exercise environment 

1. Evaluate individuals’ abilities, needs, and physical conditions, offering alternative movements to accommodate and keep the class enjoyable and physically able 

1. Teach proper breathing, hydration, and rest to active participants 

1. Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations about the Aquatic facility and exercise equipment 

1. Maintain equipment inventory by selecting, storing, and issuing equipment as needed 

1. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines in the aquatic area, while explaining to members the reasoning behind the rules 

1. Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures  

1. Instruct and build relationships with program participants, adapting routines to participants’ wants or needs 

 
QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two years of college or equivalent preferred 

• May be substituted with at least two years of related work experience  

• Six months or two seasons of related experience in related aquatic programming 

• At least 18 years of age 

• Current certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens/Preventing Disease Transmission 

• AEA Water Exercise training preferred 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, stretch, twist, and reach with their body, arms, and/or legs 

• The employee frequently is required to exert themselves physically over long periods of time without getting out of breath  

• The employee must exert muscle force repeatedly and or continuously over time without fatiguing 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the selective attention. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

DIVERSITY STATEMENT 

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. 

STARTING PAY: $16.75/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA: 

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members 

• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available 

• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked 

• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working 

• Flexible schedules that work for YOU 

• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day 

• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year) 

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.  

Apply today!