Water Fitness Instructor - West Boise YMCA at TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Treasure Valley YMCA offers our members a wide variety of Aquatic Fitness classes designed to help participants work effectively in the water to get fit, stay healthy and create lasting friendships. We offer Deep Water fitness, Arthritis programming, Aqua Core and Pilates, Stand Up Paddleboard, Aqua Zumba, Shallow water fitness and Active Older Adult Aquatics.
Water Fitness Instructors are responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful community environment for members participating in water fitness classes.

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent delivery of water group exercise instruction to all members.
Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the water group exercise class.
Monitor class attendance for data tracking.
Actively work to increase group exercise participation.
Mentor class volunteers as assigned.
Handle and resolve class concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Stay informed of all program offerings, class scheduling, membership changes, policies, etc. and cross promote when appropriate.

Qualifications:

Group Exercise National certification (AFFA, ACSM ACE, Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Fitness Instructor, or YMCA Foundations of Group exercise)
Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) Water Fitness Instructor
Y Aquatic Safety Assistant or Lifeguard certification (or higher) from one of the following institutions: YMCA, American Red Cross, Boys Scouts of America, Canadian Red Cross, International Lifeguard Training Program Ellis & Associates, National Aquatics Safety Company (NASCO), Starfish Aquatics Institute
Current CPR and AED certification required within 45 days of hire.

Physical Demands:

Continuous: perform all physical aspects of leading group exercise class including walking, standing, reaching, lifting, jogging, kneeling, crouching, bending at the waist, twisting, and balancing.
Frequently: squatting, crawling, move authentically, ascend/descend stairs.
Occasionally: setting up and storing equipment
Rarely: sitting, lifting up to 50lbs

Schedule:
This is a part-time position at 1-5 hours per week. Flexible schedule, with extra hours available on a substitute basis.

Working at the Y:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Application Process:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current YMCA staff must apply through their UKG (Kronos) account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG (Kronos) account.