What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Fitness Instructor For Ninja Zone - Gamble Nippert YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Cincinnati?
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruct and lead high-energy, movement-based Ninja Zone classes in accordance with Ninja Zone curriculum.
- Review lesson plan, know instructional materials, set up space with appropriate equipment.
- Create a fun and safe environment where youth can explore, move and grow. Arrive early and stay after class to answer youth and family questions and set–up, if necessary. Clean up area and return materials after class.
- Keep accurate attendance records and totals.
- Administer program evaluations. Provide weekly feedback to youth through instruction and once per session through written progress report provided.
- Understand the needs and goals of participants and provide them with a positive, enjoyable environment in which they can achieve their goals.
- Provide quality Ninja Zone class that begins and ends on time, follows the scheduled class format, and is at the proper intensity level by following the provided curriculum.
- Be courteous, friendly and greet members by name whenever possible.
- Respect the individual goals, needs and perspectives of each member.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in, and dedication to improving the health, fitness, and futures of youth.
- Adhere to established association standards.
- This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as necessary or assigned/directed by management. Job description and duties may be modified.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with young children (teaching, coaching, babysitting, daycare)
- In pursuit of High School Diploma (16 years of age and above)
- Must possess CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications within XX date of hire.
- Willingness to be trained in Ninja Zone curriculum within 30 days of hire.
- Regularly attend program training and meetings.
- Know and abide by center policies and procedures.
- Know and abide by center substitution policies, minimizing the use of substitutes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.