Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics

YMCA of Greenville; Club Forest (SC); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!

Free individual Y membership, with 75%

50% Discount on Programs

12% Retirement Contribution

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor - Water Aerobics to lead safe and effective water fitness classes at the Club Forest branch. You will arrive on time, lead warm-ups, main sets, stretches, and cool-downs, and modify moves to accommodate all ability levels.

Required certifications include a national group exercise credential (ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA) and a water fitness certification, plus CPR/AED and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Current certification with ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or NETA to teach Group Exercise classes.
• Water fitness certification from AEA or Water in Motion.
• Proficient with water exercises and able to maintain enthusiasm during class instruction.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and abuse prevention certifications.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch to clock in and prepare to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Prepares the class format and design with appropriate equipment and music.
• All classes include warm up, main set, cool down, and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh with new music and movement patterns.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures and location of First Aid and AED.
• Reports incidents to supervisor and completes incident report.
• Maintains room cleanliness and stores equipment properly.
• Works cooperatively with supervisors and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team.
• Speaks positively about other instructors and recommends classes based on members' abilities.
• Acts as an ambassador for YMCA and learns members’ names.
• Adheres to policies on boundaries with consumers.
• Attends/ completes required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures for high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Excellent member service

Anatomy knowledge

Time management

Health and fitness promotion

Education

Group Exercise certification (ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA)

Water fitness certification (AEA/Water in Motion)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Overview

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:

• 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.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Instructors teaching land based classes must hold

• 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.

Recommended

• Experience and/or certification in other area of Water Fitness.