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Water Exercise Instructor
Supervisor: Aquatic Director
Prerequisites:
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CPR within 6 weeks of employment
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Basic First Aid within 6 weeks of employment
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Begin work towards YMCA certification such as PAL and Water
Aerobic Instructor
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16 yeast of age and show emotional maturity
General Responsibilities:
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Provide safe and challenging classes.
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Follow all guidelines according to the YMCA National Water
Exercise Program.
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Aid in developing people to their fullest potential and use
Character Development in weekly lessons.
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Provide excellent customer service “so that the person I serve
today will want to come back tomorrow.”
Core Competencies:
1.
Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the
YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA;
displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change;
is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong
commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and
his/her work.
2.
Builds Community: Understands and
embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants
make connections to others and to the YMCA; raising in achieving
the YMCA mission.
3.
Provides a Quality Experience for Members,
Participants, Internal Customers and Others: Possesses
the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members,
participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and
supportive to provide service that will exceed expectations;
responds to concerns and prompt resolution; looks for better ways
to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and
others.
4.
Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible
actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious
manner within the agreed up on timeframe; follows standards,
policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual;
actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and
other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA
resources appropriately and efficiently.
5.
Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates
Effectively: treats everyone with courtesy, respect and
consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely;
communicates in a clear and peasant manner; embraces differences
among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and
grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a
team leader.
Specific Responsibilities:
Areas of responsibility include the following
headings:
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Skill Development and Progression
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Staff Training
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Supervision
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Program Development
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General Responsibilities
Skill Development and Progression:
1.
Incorporate Character Development into each class.
2.
Keep CPR, First Aid, and Water Exercise Instructor skills
and certifications current
3.
Know, follow, and enforce emergency procedures. Follow the
guidelines of the YMCA, health codes, and rules that are
applicable to the aquatic department.
Staff Training:
1.
Attend staff meetings and workshops as scheduled.
2.
Work towards the YMCA Water Aerobic Instructor
certification.
Supervision:
1.
If a participant in you class needs First Aid, you should
have the lifeguard watch your class while you attend to the
situation quickly. If the lifeguard is more qualified to perform
the necessary First Aid, you would follow emergency procedures
including pressing the emergency button or notifying the customer
service center.
2.
Supervise participants in the class and watch for any
behaviors that may compromise the safety of other participants in
the program.
Program Development:
1. Gather any teaching materials you
will need.
3.
Do any lesson plans or additional preparations
(evaluations) on your own. Aquatic Director is available to
provide assistance.
4.
Be considerate of other classes being conducted at the same
time in the pool. Remain in your class area and maintain a normal
level of noise. Pool division is based on the needs of the
particular classes and the number of participants.
5.
Gather any teaching materials you will need.
6.
Do any lesson plans or additional preparations
(evaluations) on your own. Aquatic Director is available to
provide assistance.
7.
Be considerate of other classes being conducted at the same
time in the pool. Remain in your class area and maintain a normal
level of noise. Pool division is based on the needs of the
particular classes and the number of participants.
8.
Be attentive to your class and their needs. Do NOT
socialize with other personnel!
9.
GET WET!! Evaluate, demonstrate and correct moves from the
water.
10.
Neatly return the teaching materials used to their
appropriate storage area.
General Responsibilities:
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Report 15 minutes prior to scheduled class and clock in.
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Any questions or problems that rise should be reported
directly to the Aquatic Director.
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Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
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