Specialty Fitness Instructor

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Schedule May Vary - (.05hrs up to 25hrs)

  • Katharine White Harvey Branch - 313 Bartlett Dr, El Paso, Tx. 79912 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, leads and coordinates individual or group youth and adult aerobics and physical fitness sessions for a specified health and fitness program. Develop new aerobics and fitness programs for various age groups.

  • 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 in healing of Tai Chi, Yang, Wu, Chi Gung and Nei Gung.

  • Prepares weekly lesson plans for each level of fitness. Develops program into Level I, Level II, Level III and advanced level to include a variety of supervised activities to young children, including, but not limited to indoor and outdoor games, creative movement and nutrition activities.

  • Provides sound knowledge of different exercises programs, diet and health related issues to participants and ensures supervision of weight room equipment, machines, and in proper weight conditioning programs and practices. 

  • Designs a fitness class format that encourages safety and maximum class participation.

  • 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 and or designs speed exercise formats to emphasize participant abilities and capabilities 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

  • One (1) to three (3) years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; or must have taken fitness classes, youth fitness, or physical education courses consistently within past year; or must be recommended by fitness/aquatic director for in-house training.

  • Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise required.  May require discipline-specific certification from but not limited to ACE, ACSM, NSCA, IFTA, AFFA or in the field of healing and Tai Chi.

  • CPR and First Aid Certification required.

  • Knowledge and experience in leading group strength training 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, 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