Water Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor- Aqua Fitness

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade: 

Primary Department: Wellness 

Reports to: Wellness Director

Revision Date: 08/19/2024 Leadership Level: Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, a Group Exercise Instructor teaches a safe and effective class which promotes total fitness development for members. Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Hartford is conveyed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts group exercise classes according to the YMCA of Greater Hartford Program Quality Guidelines, as well as the specific class format.
2. Supervise class participants and activities to ensure safety and report any irregularities to supervisor immediately.
3. Acknowledge new members by addressing their concerns, informing and educating them on YMCA’s programs.
4. Be a professional representative of the YMCA.
5. Be able to work as a team member, assisting fellow staff when necessary.
6. Make yourself available to all members regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or fitness level. Share your knowledge and be a resource for sound health and fitness information.
7. Take responsibility to keep pool equipment neat and clean. Report any equipment issues to Wellness or Aquatics Director.
8. Be familiar with emergency procedures. Respond promptly and appropriately.
9. Maintain good attendance. Give supervisor at least two-week notice of schedule changes.
10. Assume total responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
11. Allow at least ten minutes to prepare for class and allow for at least five minutes after class to be available for members.
12. Arrive for assigned class well-groomed and in proper uniform.
13. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
14. Products or services that are not a part of the YMCA program(s) shall not be promoted or endorsed by an employee to any member or guest whether the employee is “on the clock” or not.
15. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise, for example Aqua Zumba.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Must be available to teach weekday mornings and to sub on occasion on the weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency