What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics position at YMCA of Greenville?
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff
We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff
- Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
- 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.
We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
- 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
- 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.
- Experience and/or certification in other area of Water Fitness.