Water Exercise Instructor--Langham

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

YMCA OF GREATER HOUSTON is seeking a part-time Group Fitness Instructor in Houston, TX. The role involves leading group classes, ensuring safety and engagement while promoting wellness in line with YMCA policies.

Required certifications include CPR/First Aid and AED, with YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification within 60 days of hire. Prior teaching experience is preferred, and a Water Fitness cert is valuable.

Competenze

• CPR, First Aid, AED certified or equivalent national group fitness certification.
• YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification required or within 60 days of hire.
• Water Fitness certification or equivalent recognized certs required.
• At least one year of group wellness class teaching preferred.

Mansioni

• Leads group classes as directed to achieve YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, safe, and educational classes for members.
• Builds relationships with members and connects them with the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records and reports time using Kronos.
• Follows YMCA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Formazione

CPR/First Aid

AED

Group fitness cert.

YMCA Foundations

Water Fitness Cert

ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location 16725 Longenbaugh Dr.,Houston, TX, 77095,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Employee Type Part Time

Description

Position Summary:

Instructs group classes, provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness, engagement and healthy living in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines and deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance. Example includes but are not limited to Kronos Workforce Ready for review and approval of time sheets.

Mission Advancement :Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness :Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth :Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid,, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Must hold current YMCA Water Fitness or any of the following nationally recognized Water Fitness Certification
• AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Water Fitness or Aqua Arthritis
• USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association)
• All water fitness instructors must attend a minimum of 2 hours of in-service training with the aquatics department per year.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.