YMCA Anthony Bowen Water Aerobics Instructor
About The Position
Instructs water aerobics classes within the guidelines of the Association and maintains the quality of programs. Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members, working at the learning level of the particular class. Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time. Works with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self image and progress in their fitness program. Reports to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire. Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment. Keeps class attendance and records. Secures qualified substitutes well in advance and provides substitutes with rosters and lesson plans. Attends pre-session instructor meetings, staff meetings, and instructor workshops as required. Maintains all personal certifications; attends workshops and recertification training as needed or required. Prepares teaching area with necessary equipment and returns it to storage at the end of class. Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events. Supports management in programming decisions. Adheres to all YMCA Group Exercise policies and procedures. Respects the mission of the YMCA and reflects its components while instructing the members. Other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be 18 years or older
- Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating Group exercise class.
- Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants
- Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people
- Criminal Background Check
- Current CPR, AED
- Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba,Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts,Spin/Indoor Cycle,Les Mills, Barre
- YMCA Leadership Certification: Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members
- Works at learning level of particular class
- Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time
- Works with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self image and progress in their fitness program
- Reports to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire
- Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipments
- Keeps class attendance and records
- Secures qualified substitutes well in advance and provides substitutes with rosters and lesson plans
- Attends pre-session instructor meetings, staff meetings, and instructor workshops as required
- Maintains all personal certifications; attends workshops and recertification training as needed or required
- Prepares teaching area with necessary equipments and returns it to storage at the end of class
- Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events
- Supports management in programming decisions
- Adheres to all YMCA Group Exercise policies and procedures
- Respects the misson of the YMCA and reflects it’s components while instructing the members
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
