Everyone knows the pool is the coolest place to be in the summer. Join our Aquatics Team to make sure everyone can enjoy the pool in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a lifeguard, a swim instructor or a little bit of both, you’re going to love working in aquatics at the Y because you’re helping swimmers feel confident and gain experience in the water. No lifeguard experience? No problem, we’ll train you! 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership to all instructional water exercise classes, while maintaining safety of all program participants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations to assure the safety of all participants. 
• Physical ability to use both legs and arms to properly demonstrate exercises and to assist the      lifeguard in an emergency.
• Physically able to see, hear and project the voice across distances. 
• Able to move to various locations, including in and around the swimming pool.
• Remain physically able to demonstrate all exercises.
• Can stand for extended lengths of time.
• Ability to handle irate, complaining, or demanding individuals without internalizing or      personalizing comments made.
• Works with supervisor in development of a safe and challenging water exercise class.
• Understands YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City policies and follows guidelines.
• Promotes the water exercise classes to members, program participants and the public.
• Keep certifications current.
• Teaches all assigned classes.
• Notifies supervisor if unable to teach assigned class and finds appropriate substitute to teach      the class.
• Aids lifeguard in the event of an emergency.
• The instructor is responsible for getting out and returning any equipment used in class.
• Attends appropriate staff meetings and trainings.  
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position directly affects the overall YMCA’s Water Exercise program. When done properly, the Program will have a positive atmosphere and enhance the participant’s physical and mental well-being.

EDUCATION AND EXPIERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be 18 years of age or older and show technical ability in water fitness.  
• Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, Y members, program participants and the general public.