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Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position. Employee must comply with and follow YWCA’s attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law.
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Plans and leads exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas, such as low impact aerobics, stretching/flexibility, yoga, general fitness, and/or specialty training.
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Instructs individuals and groups in aquatic and motor skill activities including, but not limited to, floating, facilitating upper/lower limb responses and head control, preschool swimming, learn-to-swim, lifesaving, water safety, etc.
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Prepares weekly lesson plans for each level of fitness. Develops program into Level I, Level II, Level III and advanced level.
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Provides sound knowledge of different exercises programs, diet and health related issues to participants.
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Designs a fitness class format that encourages safety and maximum class participation. Enforces safety regulations, striving to prevent accidents, and maintains pool discipline at all times.
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Conducts emergency drills with staff when requested including the handling of neck and back injuries, falling on the desk, first aid, rescue breathing, CPR, and fire drill techniques.
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Monitors class attendance and enrollment.
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Motivates participants to stay healthy and keep fit with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
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Prepares class meeting area and ensures that classes start and end on time. Enthusiastically greets students before each class.
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Sets up and monitors class equipment, performs regular maintenance and ensures its return in serviceable condition.
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Prepares and master’s the instruction of an entire fitness class using the current national standards/ sports guidelines and procedures.
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Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.
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Assesses participants for medical conditions that impact participation in fitness programs and refers them to appropriate health professionals if needed.
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Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
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Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations and answers questions from participants after each session.
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Monitors participant intensity levels. Watches for signs of overexertion and gives periodic exertion level checks.
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Assists members on the workout floor and keeps the facility clean.
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Tracks progress of clients, maintaining client files as appropriate.
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Helps with health fairs and special events.
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High school degree or equivalent or be a minimum of 16 years of age enrolled in school with an active student status.
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One (1) year practical experience in swim training and conditioning, water safety and aquatic fitness; or any equivalent experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Possession a nationally recognized life guard certification preferred. Certification must remain current throughout employment with the YWCA.
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Must possess swimming skills to successfully pass a swim test.
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Must successfully complete the in-house Aquatics Trainer Certification before instructing in YWCA pools.
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Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise required. May require discipline-specific certification from but not limited to ACE, AEA, ACSM, NSCA, and AFAA.
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CPR and First Aid Certification required.
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Position requires superb physical condition.
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Must be able to effectively communicate with people of all ages.
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Must be willing to work weekends, late afternoons, and evenings and/or before and after normal hours.
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Ability to create a fun atmosphere in class required.
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Must be able to perform job in safest possible manner due to high injury risk.
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Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
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May be required to have access to personal vehicle with valid driver’s license and proof of sufficient liability insurance if assignments required multi-site classes.
