Fitness Instructor

Family YMCA of the Desert • Palm Desert, CA

14d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides water fitness instruction, monitors, educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• CPR and Basic First Aid certification.
• Certified Instructor (AEA, ACE, ACSM, AFAA and the like), water specialty/certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles.
• Knowledge of water aerobics teaching strategies and the incorporation of music, tempo, cueing technique and rhythm.
• Choreography and music skills.
• Ability to be professional and motivate class participants.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members.

Nice To Haves

• water specialty/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercise, stretching and cool down.
• Instructs patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; identifies different muscle groups, and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles.
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class.
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants.
• Keep management informed of pool activities, facility needs, and significant problems.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Performs related duties as required
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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