Aquatic Aerobics Instructor

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Bonita Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

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. Staff are expected to act professionally and dress according to the requirements. All Staff should arrive promptly for their shift. Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time to prepare the facility for opening. Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught. The exercise instructors shall agree to be ready for class to start on time, finish on time and shall agree to schedule his/her time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance. Ensure that classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines. Exercise instructors are responsible for their own music and agree to use music suitable for a family setting. Become familiar with class participants; learn names, their health concerns and their physical limitations. Maintain constant supervision of participants during class. Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately. Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear. Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift. Instructors are expected to find their own substitutes if they are not working their scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner. Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings. Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner. Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements.
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 and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Must be a self-starter, with high energy and a positive attitude.
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
Must be 18 years of age.
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
Appropriate fitness certification.
Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.

Nice To Haves

Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.
Arrive promptly for shifts and prepare the facility for opening if applicable.
Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
Be ready for class to start on time and finish on time.
Schedule time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance.
Ensure classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
Use music suitable for a family setting.
Become familiar with class participants, learn names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear.
Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift.
Find own substitutes if unable to work a scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet, bringing any corrections to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Uphold all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign.