Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Penn Township (PA); On-site; USD 31,188 - 40,542; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and plentiful PTO

Continuing education reimbursement

Unlimited referral bonus starting at $300

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for an instructor for water group exercise classes at Jennersville YMCA. Candidates must be 18 or older and have relevant exercise certifications. The role involves leading classes safely and professionally while building relationships with participants.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $22.64 and $29.43, along with substantial benefits including a free family membership, health insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of participation in group exercise classes required.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe and professional manner.
• Greet participants and learn their names.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and attend training workshops.

Skills

Group Exercise Certification

Water Fitness Certification

Enthusiastic Attitude

Leadership

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jennersville YMCA - West Grove , PA 19390

Salary Range: $22.64 - $29.43 Hourly

Job Category: Aquatics

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.

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 e‑mail.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.