Lead and instruct participants in aquatic and group exercise while managing pool operations and ensuring safety.
Compensation
$20.52 - $30.78
Responsibilities
Leads and instructs participants of varying age and abilities in aquatic and group exercise using proper techniques and cues during warm-up, aerobic component, cool-down, muscle conditioning, and final cool down, stretching, and relaxation.
Follows and performs aquatic exercise, home, and group exercise programs for all personal training, medically integrated, and physical therapy participants, and communicates patient response, progress, and limiting factors consistently to the specific referral source.
Uses proper techniques and cues during exercises to ensure participants will understand, follow along, and avoid contraindicated exercise movements to prevent injuries.
Educates participants about injury prevention and provides modifications when necessary.
Assists patients with transfer via wheelchair, pool chair, or stretcher as required.
Requirements
Four-year degree in an Exercise-related field
Personal Trainer Certification
Nice to have: Certification by Aquatic
Nice to have: Certification in pool operations or aquatic facility operations (CPO)
Nice to have: Group exercise Instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, or ACSM)
Ensures safety at the aquatic facilities (Town Pool and Old Reservoir). Performs patron surveillance, enforces rules, responds to water and land emergencies as needed. Interacts with the public. Performs light maintenance, facility and custodial work (trash pick-up, cleaning locker rooms, raking beach, etc.), and other related duties as assigned. Required participation in weekly in-services (Thursday or Saturday mornings) including a 500 m swim. Works under the direction and supervision of the Aquatics Manager, Assistant Manager and Head Lifeguard on duty.
The Lifeguard position creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining a safe swimming environment in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Actively maintains current CPR, First Aid, other required YMCA certifications
Reports to work on time and with appropriate safety equipment and clothing
Ensures safety of all participants in the aquatics area at all times of operation
Adheres to Blood borne Pathogen standards and completes annual training
Notifies supervisor of any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions in a timely manner
