Water Fitness Instructor

Water Fitness Instructor Opportunity!

Earn a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout. Earn another $300 retention bonus after 6 months of employment as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor. 

The Sage YMCA is hiring multiple part time Water Fitness Instructors!

As a Water Fitness Instructor

you will:

• Lead water fitness classes with a personalized approach
• Prepares progressive exercise plans for program participants
• Gives clear explanations of safe exercises and demonstrates correct form and provides safe alternate exercises 
• Sets up facility or equipment 
• In case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies 
• Reports injuries and completes required procedures
• Maintains current certifications
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Requirements: 

• Must have current Water Fitness certification
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We’re committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at least 2 days prior to your start date, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

Be Part of Our Mission

The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living.

Our network of 14 membership centers, five camps, early learning,  school-aged and other programs at 100+ sites in the city and suburbs provides everyone with a safe place to learn, play and grow.

In this role, you'll be an integral part of ensuring the YMCA continues to be a leader in making our city a world-class place to live and raise a family. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.

Child Abuse Prevention:

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required