Water Exercise Instructor - Oceanside

The Water Exercise Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor creates and leads Water Exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)ScheduleMorning and Afternoon classes availableCreate a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workoutProvide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing.Maintain a clean and safe workout areaEffectively utilize scheduled class timeProperly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframeBuild community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness GoalsAdhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class GuidelinesVisual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergencyPhysical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activitiesAbility to communicate verbally to large and small groups of membersOther duties as assignedAEA, ASFA, Aqua Zumba or Branded (AEA preferred) certification required1+ year’s experience leading a Water Exercise classes preferredAll job required trainings within 90 days from date of hireStrong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilitiesKnowledge of fitness principles and practical applications requiredLicensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notificationsCPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:American Red CrossAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Safety & Health InstituteUSD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr.

Created: 2025-10-04