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Water Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
$20 an hour
Part-time

Description

It's Fun to Work at the YMCA - South Side YMCA is now hiring Water Fitness Instructors!

Earn a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout.

Salary starts at $20.00 per hour plus a fitness pay plan

In addition to joining our mission and making a difference in your community, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers great perks for all part-time employees :

  • Free YMCA membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Earned Sick Leave
  • Flexible scheduling

As a Water Fitness Instructor you will :

  • Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach
  • Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants
  • Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises
  • Sets up facility or equipment
  • In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies
  • Reports injuries and completes required procedures
  • Maintains current certifications
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements :

  • Must have current Water Fitness certification
  • Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by :

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Qualifications

Behaviors

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

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