PT 7-10hrs. Locations: Katharine White Harvey Branch at 313 Bartlett Drive 79912 & Joyce Jaynes Branch at 1600 Brown St. 79902

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, leads and coordinates individual or group adult aerobics, swimming, water safety and physical fitness sessions for a specified health and fitness program. Develop new aerobics and fitness programs for various age groups, especially elderly population.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• Prepares weekly lesson plans for each level of fitness. Develops program into Level I, Level II, Level III and advanced level.

• Provides sound knowledge of different exercises programs, diet and health related issues to participants.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monitors class attendance and enrollment.

• Motivates participants to stay healthy and keep fit with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

• Prepares class meeting area and ensures that classes start and end on time.  Enthusiastically greets students before each class.

• Sets up and monitors class equipment, performs regular maintenance and ensures its return in serviceable condition.

• Prepares and master’s the instruction of an entire fitness class using the current national standards/ sports guidelines and procedures.

• Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required.

• Assesses participants for medical conditions that impact participation in fitness programs and refers them to appropriate health professionals if needed.

• Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.

• Distributes handouts and/or class evaluations and answers questions from participants after each session.

• Monitors participant intensity levels.  Watches for signs of overexertion and gives periodic exertion level checks.

• Assists members on the workout floor and keeps the facility clean.

• Tracks progress of clients, maintaining client files as appropriate.

• Helps with health fairs and special events.

• High school degree or equivalent or be a minimum of 16 years of age enrolled in school with an active student status.

Experience:

• 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.

• Possession a nationally recognized life guard certification preferred. Certification must remain current throughout employment with the YWCA.

• Must possess swimming skills to successfully pass a swim test.

• Must successfully complete the in-house Aquatics Trainer Certification before instructing in YWCA pools.

• Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise required.  May require discipline-specific certification from but not limited to ACE, AEA, ACSM, NSCA, and AFAA.

• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

• Position requires superb physical condition.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with people of all ages.

• Must be willing to work weekends, late afternoons, and evenings and/or before and after normal hours.

• Ability to create a fun atmosphere in class required.

• Must be able to perform job in safest possible manner due to high injury risk.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

• 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.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS:
YWCA Membership and Program Discounts