Group Exercise Instructor (Part Time)

HOURS

• Instruction times vary between the hours of 8:30am-2:30pm on Fridays (about 3 classes). +Opportunities to cover other classes as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs, choreographs and selects music for class according to level and Center standards; follows group exercise organizations such as AFAA/AEA guidelines including warm-up, cardio warm-up and cool-down, muscle conditioning and stretching
• Affirms participants’ needs and adjusts standard programming to meet the needs and capabilities of all participants
• Motivates class members to help them achieve high performance levels
• SUBMIT ATTENDANCE REPORT OF ALL CLASSES TAUGHT FOR PURPOSE OF MONITORING EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
• Adheres to group fitness guidelines as established by Health Club Manager
• Finds appropriate coverage for classes when unable to attend
• Has good knowledge of water principles and water safety when instructing aquatic-based programs
• Ensures members and guests follow posted rules and policies
• Develops relationships with members and maintains an “open door” to members; answers questions and help resolve member problems and conflicts; informs Health Club Manager of problems and concerns
• MONITORS MEMBERS’ HEALTH NEEDS AS APPROPRIATE AND SAFETY ISSUES AT THE HEALTH CLUB & SPA
• MONITORS AND MAINTAINS RECORDS OF INCIDENT REPORTS, FOLLOWING ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• MONITORS MEMBERS’ APPEARING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND ADVISES HEALTH CLUB MANAGER IF CHANGES OCCUR THAT MAY INDICATE A NEED TO REVISE THE LEVEL AND TYPE OF PROGRAMMING THEY RECEIVE
• PARTIES APPROPRIATE MEMBER UPDATES TO STAFF
• ATTENDS ASSIGNED COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND OTHER MEETINGS AS REQUIRED/REQUESTED
• REPRESENTS WILLIAMSBURG LANDING WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTER ON COMMUNITY AND STATE COMMITTEES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE IN CONSULTATION WITH SUPERVISOR
• PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY, STAFF, RESIDENTS, AND FAMILIES REGARDING WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND AVAILABLE SERVICES AT WILLIAMSBURG LANDING
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; formal education in adult fitness programs preferred; a minimum of one (1) year of teaching aerobic, cardio, and/or aquatic programs with older adults; experience teaching adults with physical and cognitive challenges is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• CURRENT CERTIFICATION WITH AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE, AEROBIC AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, AQUATIC EXERCISE ASSOCIATION OR EQUIVALENT REQUIRED
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID TRAINING REQUIRED
• KNOWLEDGE OF KINESTHETIC PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS REQUIRED
• ABILITY TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY IN AN EMERGENCY
• ABILITY TO EXERCISE SOUND PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.