Water Fitness Instructor (P/T) - New Canaan YMCA

Water Fitness Instructor (P/T) - New Canaan YMCA

GENERAL FUNCTION Under the direction of the Asst. Wellness Director, the Wellness Instructor will be part of the support staff that is responsible for conducting the YMCAs fitness and wellness class programs. KNOW-HOW Must have good human relation skills to facilitate positive relationships with class participants and other staff. Must possess good leadership skills. Must hold and maintain for the duration of YMCAs employment: ACE, AFAA, AFAA, ACSM, or equivalent certification (determination of the validity of a certification at the discretion of the director). Must be certified in C.P.R./AED and Standard First Aid and maintain that certification for the duration of employment. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Maintain a professional attitude at all times during your employment at the New Canaan YMCA. Arrive early for class and have ready for the start the proper equipment, sign in sheet, and music. Begin and end your class on time. Clock in and out accurately, using different codes if you teach classes that are in different departments. Maintain a neat, professional appearance and wear the appropriate attire for the class you are instructing. Keep accurate attendance and class record i.e. sign in sheets. Demonstrate understanding towards the individual needs of each participant in the class. Offer alternative exercises for those with special considerations. Teach a safe and effective class by following the guidelines set up by your supervisor, your certification, and the YMCA, for that particular class. Develop trust with your class through being reliable, acting professionally and responsibly. Notify supervisor of any problems that arise. Return all equipment to its appropriate storage area and leave your class room area neat and clean. Keep absences to a minimum. When an absence is necessary, you must secure your own substitute for your class and notify your supervisor. For emergency situations, 2 (two) unexcused absences per year will be allotted where the fitness director will secure a substitute for you. Cooperate with other wellness staff in an effort to build a team atmosphere by offering to substitute when needed. This also includes if asked to sub for another instructor making a return phone call to that instructor regardless of whether or not you are able to fill in. Discuss any issues that may come up between instructors with your supervisor and not with your class or other members. Give a minimum of two weeks notice to terminate employment. Wage is a private matter. Maintain a professional attitude and do not discuss with peers. Attend a minimum of 2 (two) of the 3 (three) yearly staff meetings. Make arrangements with the fitness director to review any material you may have missed from an unattended staff meeting. Incorporate the YMCA mission: Enriching all people in spirit, mind, and bodyThe New Canaan YMCA is committed to providing programs and services that promote the health and well-being of our members and our community. We are founded on Christian principles and are guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility., as you carry out your responsibilities. Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor. Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.

Part-time Group Fitness Water Instructor needed. AEA certified or equivalent and CPR is required. Thursday mornings 7:30 am and 8:30 am. Contact Suzan Obernier at