Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to nurturing potential and promoting healthy living. As an Aqua Group Exercise Instructor, you will lead engaging water exercise classes, ensuring a safe and enthusiastic environment for participants. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits, including a free family membership, health insurance, and opportunities for career development. If you're passionate about fitness and looking to inspire others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting while you work

Generous program discounts

12% employer contribution to retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Unlimited referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with group exercise experience.
• Possess and maintain certifications from accredited organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes in a safe and professional manner.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and adapt classes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies.

Skills

Group Exercise Instruction

Water Fitness Certification

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Group Exercise Certification

Water Fitness Certification

Tools

Upace Group Ex Technology

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Description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Instruct water group exercise classes according to the guidelines set forth by the YMCA of the USA and the Senior Aquatics Director.

Who Are We?

The Philadelphia Inquirer named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) a 2024 Top Workplace. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner.
• Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude
• All scheduled classes will be held, and sub coverage secured
• Classes will start and end on time
• Greet participants and learn their names
• Take class attendance
• Familiarize yourself with our Upace Group Ex technology which includes but is not limited to sub tracking system, class contact feature, class cancellation
• Check and respond in a timely fashion to your YMCA email
• Identify your participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly
• Properly and safely utilize all equipment associated with your class
• Promote a healthy lifestyle
• Attend advanced training workshops that are offered throughout the year by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (or another co-op member YMCA)
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• Must be 18 years or older
• At least 1 year of participation in group exercise class(es) required
• Possess and maintain at least one Group Exercise certification from a nationally accredited organization
• Water Fitness certification required
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

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. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting, often in water. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!