Water Exercise Instructor-Langham

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking an energetic group fitness instructor to lead engaging, safe classes and promote healthy living. You will build strong member connections, stay current on wellness trends, and maintain attendance records while upholding YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include delivering energizing classes, following emergency procedures, and collaborating with staff to support member wellness and community engagement within the YMCA environment.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are required.
• National group fitness certification or YMCA Foundations certification is required.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Water fitness certifications (including YMCA/AEA/USWFA) preferred.
• In-service training: minimum 2 hours per year with aquatics department.

Responsibilities

• Leads group classes as directed to achieve YMCA mission and goals.
• Delivers energizing, safe and educational classes.
• Fosters relationships with members and promotes YMCA engagement.
• Maintains wellness knowledge to provide accurate information and support.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies; responds to emergencies.
• Reports suspicious behavior and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Meets timelines related to time sheets in Kronos Workforce Ready.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

CPR

First Aid

AED

National cert in group fitness (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days

Water Fitness certification

AEA Water Fitness

USWFA

Job 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:

1. Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
3. Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
4. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
5. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
6. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
7. Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
8. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
9. 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.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

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:

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

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
2. 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.