Aquatics Group Fitness Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Planning for your future at the Y

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a certified aquatics group fitness instructor who loves what they do and knows a group exercise class can engage a member like nothing else. If that sounds like you, apply to join our team!

We offer a friendly, diverse team, supportive supervision, and hundreds of class options to teach, with flexible scheduling that works around your life. You’ll enjoy YMCA membership benefits and member discounts as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ with 2+ years aquatics fitness or fitness instruction experience preferred.
• Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor Certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen or ability to pass provided trainings.
• Ability to adapt class style for members in front of you.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primarily deep water workouts.
• Find new, engaging ways to connect with members during class.
• Instruct safe, effective classes for all abilities at the YMCA.
• Serve as a substitute for fellow instructors when needed.

Skills

Aquatics fitness experience

Group fitness instruction

Certification: Aquatics Group Exercise

First Aid/CPR/AED

Adaptability in class style

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