Aqua Fitness Instructor - Palo Alto at YMCA

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aqua Fitness, Curriculum Development, Safety Management, Youth Mentoring, Communication, Team Collaboration, Positive Values, Risk Management, Physical Fitness, Emergency Response, Engagement, Social Skills, Independence Skills, Self-Reliance Skills, Coaching, Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Specialty Instructor will plan, format and instruct classes. The Instructor will be instructing and evaluating our program to ensure a safe and fun environment for the participants, in addition to other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum; implements age appropriate enrichment activities happen according to the weekly plan. * Administrative duties - maintain staff schedule to ensure staff coverage while program is open. * Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty. * Establish positive family communication and teach new skills including building relationships, social skills, independence, and self-reliance skills. * Provide an engaging and fun experience. * Encourage and deliver positive values and build developmental assets. * Be responsible for the safety of youth and staff while reducing and managing risk. * Mentor and coach youth and peers; supervise program area; implement program curriculum that supports trying new and diverse activities as well as healthy lifestyle choices. * Commit to staying current with youth development conversations and models through continued training. * Performs other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands of the position include: * Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents. * Physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. * Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills. * Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull. * Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience in the desired field * Certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire). SALARY RANGE: $29.00 - $40.00/hour YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization. Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Responsibilities

The Aqua Fitness Instructor will plan, format, and instruct classes while ensuring a safe and fun environment for participants. Additional responsibilities include administrative duties, maintaining a clean environment, and mentoring youth.