Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Old Colony YMCA•Middleborough, MA

About The Position

Responsible for presenting a positive and competent image of the Old Colony Y through quality and engaging fitness programs designed to retain and recruit membership. Well prepared, relevant, safe and effective programming will be taught in a professional manner, resulting in friendly, convenient and courteous service. The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the creation and implementation of high level fitness routines that combine cutting edge trends with well established basic choreography to ensure a safe, healthy and constructive environment for all participants.

Requirements

Aqua Fitness Instructor cert or willing to obtain this certificate

Responsibilities

Compile program records including: headcounts, evaluations, and accident/incident reports when necessary
Be prepared to teach new routines at the start of each quarterly/seasonal schedule
Ensure that a safe, healthy and well organized environment exists for exercise
Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns
Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
Arrive well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out
Share educational information with your class participants within your scope of knowledge
Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm
Motivate class participants to the best of your ability
Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach, and record it appropriately
Exceed member expectations by “going the extra mile”
Handle member complaints and concerns quickly and effectively
Behave as a role model for a fit and healthy person
Enforce group fitness rules pertaining to age, footwear, lateness, etc.
Communicate with class participants as appropriate through use of roster messages within our software