Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics

About the role

The Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class. Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movements patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures. Knows location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD. Fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates a team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Instructors teaching land based classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), ACSM, NETA (National Exercise Trainers) to teach Group Exercise classes.
• Must currently hold a Water Art Certification or other national recognized water fitness certifications, such as AEA and Water in Motion.
• Proficient with Water Exercises and able to maintain enthusiasm during class instruction.
• Instructors hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

Benefits

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• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, aquatics, and personal training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.