Aqua Fitness Instructor - Palo Alto

POSITION SUMMARY:The Specialty Instructor will plan, format, and instruct classes. The Instructor will be responsible for evaluating our program to ensure a safe and fun environment for the participants, in addition to other duties assigned by the Director.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Work with the supervisor to develop and implement age-appropriate developmental curriculum; ensure enrichment activities occur according to the weekly plan.Administrative duties: maintain staff schedule to ensure coverage while the 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 managing risk.Mentor and coach youth and peers; supervise program area; implement curriculum that supports diverse activities and healthy lifestyle choices.Commit to staying current with youth development conversations and models through continued training.Perform other duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands of the position include:Visual and auditory ability to observe and 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; climb, push, and pull.Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds.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/hourYMCA 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.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, engaging, inspiring, and building commitment to the Y's cause.Inclusion:

Values all people for their unique talents and promotes practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.Critical Thinking & Decision Making:

Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.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 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 to achieve their highest potential.Emotional Maturity:

Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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