Health and Wellness Instructor

YMCA; Barrington (RI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in Barrington, RI seeks a Health and Wellness Instructor for part-time duties at Bayside. Provide quality aerobic and fitness class instruction within YMCA standards, and energize participants with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities include demonstrating proper form, ensuring safety, setting up equipment, attending staff meetings, and serving as a friendly member service ambassador while pursuing ongoing professional development and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School (GED) preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in fitness or wellness roles.
• CPR (In-house) / AED certification.
• Group Exercise Instructor Certification and YMCA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide enjoyable, high quality class instruction.
• Demonstrate and instruct proper exercise per standards.
• Ensure health and safety of all in the fitness area.
• Set up and break down equipment as needed.
• Find coverage for self and notify the Program Director.
• Attend staff meetings and events.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers and members.
• Encourage participants and represent YMCA positively.
• Advance professional development with trainings and courses.
• Greet members and address them by name.
• Design group classes per national guidelines.

Skills

Group instruction

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School (GED) preferred

Tools

CPR AED

Group Exercise Certification

YMCA fitness certifications

Job description

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Health and Wellness Instructor

Code 3 Part-Time 0800 Bayside, Barrington, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1081

Salary: $18.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Provide quality instruction of aerobic and fitness classes in accordance with YMCA standards and guidelines. Encourage participants using energy and enthusiasm.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Provide enjoyable, high quality class instruction.
• Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercise in accordance with program standards.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness area, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/ first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Set up and break down equipment as necessary.
• Find coverage for self in the event of an absence and then notify the Program Director of the change.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
• Provide encouragement during class instruction while being enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
• Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.
• Continually enhance professional development through additional certification trainings, work shops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
• Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name.
• Construct group classes in accordance with national guidelines.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:
• High School (GED) preferred
• 1-3 years experience

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to anticipate, identify and address members needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict. Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor.

Certifications / Training:

• CPR (In-house)/ AED
• Principles of Health and Wellness (Within 3 months of hire)
• Group Exercise Instructor Certification (Within 6 months of hire)
• Foundations of YMCA Strength & Conditioning
• Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise
• YMCA Cardio and Step Aerobics Instructor