Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine • West Chester, PA

2d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aqua Group Exercise Instructor conducts water group exercise classes according to YMCA of the USA guidelines and the direction of the Senior Aquatics Director. The instructor leads classes safely, enthusiastically, thoroughly, courteously, and professionally; adapts activities to participants’ limitations; and helps promote a healthy lifestyle. The position is part-time at the West Chester Area YMCA in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with a listed hourly pay range of $22.64–$29.43 and no travel. The job shift is listed as “Any.”

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least one year of participation in group exercise classes is required.
• Possess and maintain at least one Group Exercise certification from a nationally accredited organization.
• Water Fitness certification is required.
• Obtain and maintain all new-hire certifications and training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting, often in water.
• Ability to hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and throughout the zone of responsibility.
• Ability to remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• Ability to see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Serve as a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Hold all scheduled classes and secure substitute coverage when needed.
• Ensure classes start and end on time.
• Greet participants and learn their names.
• Take class attendance.
• Learn and use Upace Group Ex technology, including its substitute-tracking, class-contact, and class-cancellation features.
• Check and respond to YMCA email in a timely manner.
• Identify participants’ limitations and adapt classes or provide modifications as appropriate.
• Use class-associated equipment properly and safely.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Attend advanced training workshops offered throughout the year by YMCA of Greater Brandywine or another co-op member YMCA.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
• Babysitting while working, up to four hours per day.
• Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
• A 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon eligibility and an optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education reimbursement and tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed