Aqua Group Exercise Instructor

Job Title: Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor 

Branch: Jennersville YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Various Shifts: Varies Weekdays & Weekends (Morning/Daytime/Afternoon/Evening)
Rate: $14.00-$20.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all. 

Position Purpose:  The Jennersville YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, fitness-focused aquatics staff members to instruct aquatics group exercise classes. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct aquatics group exercise classes and aid in a safe, thorough, courteous and professional manner 
• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Group Exercise best practices: 
• Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude 
• All scheduled classes will be held and coverage secured as needed 
• Classes will start and end on time 
• Greet participants and learn their names 
• Identify your participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly 
• Properly and safely utilize all equipment associated with your class 
• Promote a healthy lifestyle 
• Attend advanced training workshops that are offered throughout the year by YMCA of Greater Brandywine or other YMCAs 
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 
   

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Less than three years of teaching group exercise class(es) required 
• At least 1 year of participation in group exercise class(es) required 
• Possess and maintain at least one Group Exercise certification from a nationally accredited organization 
• Obtain and maintain foundations of Group Exercise (or Group Exercise Instructor) or a nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification within six months of hire date 
  Certified as an aquatic exercise instructor 
   

Benefits: 

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day. 
• Fun, fast-paced work environment  
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit 
• Opportunities for training and advancement 
• Free family membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses