Aqua Aerobics Instructor

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • Bradenton, FL

93d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.

Requirements

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any commercial health products.
• Must be a self-starter, with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
• Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
• Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience in fitness.

Responsibilities

• Act professionally and dress according to the requirements.
• Arrive promptly for shifts.
• Prepare the facility for opening if on opening personnel duty.
• Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
• Be ready for class to start and finish on time, scheduling time for setup and takedown.
• Ensure classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
• Be responsible for own music and use music suitable for a family setting.
• Become familiar with class participants, learning names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
• Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
• Direct maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
• Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear.
• Put away all equipment correctly following the shift.
• Find own substitutes if unable to work scheduled shift and communicate this to the supervisor.
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet, bringing any corrections to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Uphold all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees