YMCA Anthony Bowen Water Aerobics Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Washington, DC

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Instructs water aerobics classes within the guidelines of the Association and maintains the quality of programs

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
Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Able to teach at various times during the day
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
Be in proper uniform with name tags to be easily identified
Engage members with new workout tips and techniques that are appropriate for them
I will be informed on programs and offerings from the other service areas.
I will ensure that all equipment is clean and functional. Repairs will be made within 24 hours with related communication posted.
I will recognize all members’ personal accomplishments in an appropriate fashion
I will help members to stay engaged and follow-up with members that are at risk