Aquatics Group Fitness Instructor

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer-cam

Planning for your future – Y benefits

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a certified aquatics group fitness instructor who can lead engaging deep water workouts and adapt to the needs of diverse members. You will connect with participants during class and ensure safety and effectiveness for all abilities.

Join a fun, supportive team with flexible scheduling and opportunities to influence hundreds of class options across the YMCA. If you’re passionate about transforming lives through aquatic fitness, we want to meet you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years aquatics fitness or fitness instructor experience preferred
• Have an Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen training or ability to pass trainings
• Ability to adapt class/style for members in front of you

Responsibilities

• Conduct primarily deep water workouts
• Find new and engaging ways to connect with members during class
• Instruct safe and effective classes for all abilities
• Willing to substitute for fellow instructors

Skills

Aquatics fitness experience

Group fitness instruction

Adapt class to participants

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Education

Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor Certification

Job description

Do you believe you can transform lives one class at a time? We do.

We are looking for a certified aquatics group fitness instructor who loves what they do and also knows that a group exercise class can engage a member like nothing else! An instructor who understands that connecting with members in class can inspire and set members on a track to a healthier life and improved wellness! If that’s you - read on!

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• Age 18+ and have 2+ years Aquatics Fitness or Fitness Instructor experience preferred
• Have an Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor Certification
• Can perform First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen or ability to pass provided trainings
• The ability to adapt your class/style for the members in front of you

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Conducting primarily deep water workouts
• Finding new and engaging ways to connect with our members during class
• Instructing an effective, safe class for all abilities at the YMCA
• Willing and able to serve as a substitute for fellow instructors

What you can expect:

• To be a part of a fun, diverse team
• For your supervisor to be your biggest supporter
• To have hundreds of class options to teach
• Flexibility that works around your life

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is great- Let’s gooooooo! We want to meet you!