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Do you have a passion for fitness and enjoy inspiring others to live a healthier lifestyle?  Are you innovative and seeking a way to share knowledge in creative and energetic ways? We are looking for experienced Water Fitness instructor to help create a fun workout environment in the pool! Aquatics Fitness Instructors create a fun and positive environment, and lead a variety of aqua fitness programs. They are responsible for appropriate supervision of all participants and instructing fitness programs by modeling and exercising with participants so that have a great member experience. Staff maintain and care for the program area ensuring the safety of guests and participants.  Aquatics Fitness Instructors provide and improve upon all member and guest engagement opportunities in the department through high quality direct service, knowledgeable instruction, and exceptional customer service. Additional opportunities within the Aquatics department available including youth swim instruction. Individuals interested and capable of teaching Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Fitness, and/or Aqua Zumba are encouraged to apply.  The ideal candidate has experience in Group Fitness and enjoys bringing fitness trends into the water to improve upon our member offerings.  The Instructor will teach a shallow water fitness class and assist in building our Aqua programs!  The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation.

Aquatics Professionals –  Framingham, MA Job Description The MetroWest YMCA is here for all — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Incorporated in 1960, our Y serves a diverse population who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 2 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. The MetroWest YMCA is seeking qualified individuals as lifeguards and swim instructors who will be responsible for maintaining safe conditions in our aquatics program, and promoting a safe and positive atmosphere in accordance with aquatics policies and procedures. The Swim Instructor will also provide swim instruction for different ages and ability levels and motivate his/her participants. Must be Lifeguard ready: uniform, pocket face mask/gloves, whistle and rescue tube. Must be Swim Instructor Ready: uniform, lesson plans, maintain records (attendance, track progress and complete end of session report). Continuous and active scanning of the pool. Ensure instructional equipment remains in good condition; have all equipment ready prior to classes and put away after Instruct participants according to YMCA aquatics program standards: using all 5 components, guided discovery, effective class organization and positive relationship with participants. Know and understand the Emergency Action Plan and Emergency Evacuation Routes. Enforce aquatics safety rules consistently and fairly. Perform second duties, as requested, only when not lifeguarding. Maintain positive relationships with members and staff, class participants, parents, and non-class members. Follow the directions of the MetroWest YMCA aquatic supervisors, in accordance with the YMCA aquatic standards. Must be YMCA Lifeguard certified or American Red Cross certified at time of hire. Must attain the YMCA Swim Lesson Instructor certification within 120 days of hire. Maintain certification level of physical and mental readiness; responsible for re-certification before expiration. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Promote other aquatics programs and have knowledge of pool schedule and programs. Qualifications: Must be 17 years of age or older. High School diploma or equivalent, desired. Current YMCA Lifeguard certification or equivalent. Current YMCA Swim Lessons certification or equivalent. Current CPRO, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certifications. Demonstrate swim strokes, lifeguard rescues and CPRO/FA/EO skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Excellent hospitality skills. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply BENEFITS INCLUDE: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and ADD&D 10% YMCA Paid Retirement Plan Paid Time Off – Vacation, Holiday and Sick time MetroWest YMCA Household Membership Membership/Program/Childcare Discounts Employee Assistance Program Paid Professional Development opportunities We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community. As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Association relies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudly provide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotes participation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity. At the MetroWest YMCA, our cause defines us. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. EOE

28 Jan 2020 Part Time  Swim Instructor  –  Medford, MA Job Description Summary The Swim Instructor provides skill-based swim and water safety instruction to beginners of all ages. Maintains constant supervision of students at all times to ensure safety. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with students and builds cooperative relationships. Promotes and supports the potential of all students in the program. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All Swim Instructors will be required to complete a minimum of one full group session of training with the Owner or another Lead and will be supervised while instructing Leads beginner group swim lessons while enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations Maintains constant supervision of students, will identify students who need assistance, and supports students as necessary to ensure a positive learning environment Adheres to policies and procedures in organizational guidelines, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency incidents Maintains positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and other staff as necessary Required Qualifications High School Diploma Must have or be willing to obtain CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding Certificate Must have clean CORI and SORI background check Ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations Ability to swim in shallow and deep water and tread water Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm Ability to recognize students who may need assistance Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 1-3 years of experience on a competitive swim team 1-3 years of experience as a swim team coach 1-3 years of experience as a swim instructor Work Environment The Swim Instructor must remain indoors at a facility pool with water and air temperatures of 75 degrees or higher at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemicals and fumes. Physical Demands Walks, runs, sits, stands, bends, lifts, swims and moves continually during working hours; is subject to lifting over 50 pounds. Must remain alert and able to recognize distress signals. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time position and hours will vary; evenings and weekends are required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Do you have a passion for fitness and an eagerness to motivate others to live healthier? Bring that energy to our pool! We are seeking an experienced exercise instructor to help create a fun workout environment in the water! The Ipswich YMCA is leading innovative water exercise classes and we need an instructor who is ready to lead our growing Aqua exercise program. This Aqua Exercise Instructor will have the opportunity to develop and structure classes of their interest such as kickboxing, zumba, aqua interval training, hydro-power toning, and more.  In this new role you will create a fun and positive environment, and lead a variety of aqua fitness programs. You will be responsible for appropriate supervision of all participants and instructing fitness programs by modeling and exercising with participants so that have a great member experience. As an Exercise Instructor you will maintain and care for the program area ensuring the safety of guests and participants, as well as provide and improve upon all member and guest engagement opportunities in the department through high quality direct service, knowledgeable instruction, and exceptional customer service.  As an Instructor you will teach a shallow water fitness class and assist in building our Aqua programs!  If you are an exercise instructor looking for a new challenge and a space to get creative with your exercise class we invite you to apply!  Weekday availability preferred and p rior Aqua Exercise experience preferred.  This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation

Are you a swimmer, instructor, or lifeguard with a passion for ensuring that children and adults regardless of ability have access to aquatics, safety, instruction and fun? Would you like to build upon your experience in a full time role?   If you have a way with people and enjoy supporting the needs of populations of diverse abilities this job may interest you.  The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking skilled Swim Instructors to support our inclusion initiative by teaching swim lessons modified and adapted for swimmers of varying abilities.  The YMCA developed “Water Wise,” a water safety program for children with special needs. Through this program, Inclusion Instructors support families through an intake process, customize support, and provide parent education and staff training. The incumbent for this role must have exceptional people skills, the ability to connect, understand, and create an Individual Activity Plan to progress a swimmer based on individual needs.  A successful candidate will be compassionate, empathetic, have experience and interest in working with individuals in specialized populations and be able to coach others in implementing lesson plans in private or group lessons.   This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation