Health Specialist Exercise Based - Citrus Memorial Health Foundation
About The Position
The YMCA is seeking a motivated and engaging Enhance Fitness Instructor to lead group exercise classes designed for active older adults. Enhance Fitness is an evidence-based program that focuses on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and overall physical function in a fun and supportive group environment. Under the direction of the Director/Coordinator and consistent with the mission of the YMCA of the Suncoast, the health specialist instructor is responsible for instructing safe, effective and fun chronic disease programming, as well as, enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of the participants.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Upon hire, must be certified in one of YUSA's Chronic Disease Programs, i.e. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, EnhanceFitness or Moving for Better Balance.
- Upon hire, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required.
- Upon hire, Foundations of Listen First, Orientation to Healthy Living, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, Wellness Center at the Y or Group Exercise at the Y, and YUSA HIPAA trainings required.
- Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
- Must be able to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety.
- Must have current knowledge of exercise class structure; demonstration of cueing techniques; demonstration of creative choreography and exercise variety.
- Must have a positive attitude and ability to work independently.
- Must have the ability to conduct, demonstration and safely lead classes at the intensity level formatted for participants with effective communication and human relations skills to handle situations with people of all socioeconomic levels.
- Physical stamina and agility for extended periods of time is required.
Nice To Haves
- Get SMART preferred.
- YMCA Group Exercise Certification preferred.
- Demonstrate good communication and problem solving skills.
- Good understanding of the community that they are working with.
Responsibilities
- Instructing safe, effective and fun chronic disease programming.
- Enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of the participants.
- Preparing room/exercise area prior to class to ensure it starts on time.
- Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines.
- Creating a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct.
- Keeping supplies organized, maintaining and cleaning facility and caring for equipment.
- Maintaining cleanliness of all audio equipment (mic, cd's, batteries, etc.).
- Responsible for the care, returning and storage of all class equipment.
- Exercising sound judgment in relationship to class safety and injuries.
- Understanding and following all emergency procedures.
- Engaging in positive public relations with members.
- Role modeling SMART.
- Maintaining an air of professionalism at all times.
- Wearing appropriate dress code approved uniform while on duty.
- Attending all staff meetings, in-house trainings, demonstrations and special promotions as designated by supervisor.
- Covering his/her own class when unable to attend.
- Collecting all necessary data required for YMCA Chronic Disease Programs such as: attendance, waiver form, health history, etc.
Benefits
- Pay rate based on qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
