YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Aquatics Fitness Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USA$20 - $24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must hold a current group exercise certification from a nationally certifying body, such as AEA, SCW, or USWF.
At least two years of experience teaching group exercise classes.
Experience in personal training and health and wellness programming.
Accepted water fitness certifications include AEA, United States Water Fitness, SCW Fitness Aqua Specialty, Water Art, and IFTA Aqua Certification.
Land-based group exercise certifications with aqua continuing education accepted include AFAA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, SCW, and IFTA.
Specialty certifications may be used to teach the associated format when supported by accrediting credentials and an active license; instructors may teach only formats for which they are licensed.
Ability to understand and cultivate relationships among the public, the association, staff, and volunteers.
Ability to interpret and implement the YMCA mission and goals in classes and programs.
Ability to communicate effectively with adults, youth, teens, seniors, and special populations.
ACE, AFAA, FRA, NSCF, or ACSM personal trainer certification.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in fitness.

Responsibilities

Lead group classes in a safe, enjoyable, positive, and educational environment, modifying classes as needed to meet participants’ varied health, ability, and cultural needs.
Lead participants through movements and exercises safely and effectively.
Answer participants’ and members’ questions and support their health and well-being goals.
Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Build authentic relationships and help members and participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
Observe participants and adjust the instructional approach to their capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
Recognize participants’ achievements related to program or personal goals, skill mastery, health, and well-being.
Maintain accurate class attendance records.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
Work as an integral member of a staff team.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
AEA certification is preferred.
Specialty certification candidates are strongly encouraged to hold AEA certification, though it is not required.

At the YMCA of Greater Boston, Water Fitness Instructors teach classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes all skill and fitness level while effectively building community within class. Instructors modify classes as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

The YMCA is actively seeking a water fitness instructor who can be a leader in developing sound healthy habits with our members through engaging leadership in our classes. We are currently accepting applicants for all varieties of water fitness offerings as we continue to build the offerings to meet the needs of our growing members We welcome Shallow Water, Deep Water, Arthritis, High Intensity, Therapy and all specialized licensed Aquatic Modalities.

Description

The qualified candidate will have the ability to lead a group of participants through a series of movements and exercises in a safe and effective manner and must hold a current certification in Group Exercise from a nationally certifying body, such as AEA, SCW & USWF.

Essential Functions:

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

2. Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.

3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.

5. Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.

6. Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.

7. Keeps accurate class attendance records.

8. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university, preferred.
At least two years of experience teacher Group Exercise classes
Experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming.

Certifications Accepted:

Nationally Ranked Water Fitness Certs Accepted:

AEA (Preferred)
United States Water Fitness
SCW fitness Aqua Specialty
Water Art
IFTA Aqua Certification

Instructors with Land Base Group Exercise Certification & Aqua Continuing Education:

AFAA
NASM
ACE
ACSM
SCW
IFTA

Specialty Certifications:

Specialty certifications may be taught with accrediting and active license. A pre-rec of AEA will not be required (though strongly encouraged) but the candidate will not be eligible to sub other formats. Instructors may only teach in the format they are licensed in. Accepted Specialty Certs include: Aqua Zumba, Aqualogix, Aqua Body Strong, Aquastrength, Glide Fit, Hydro Pilates, Aqua Drums, Hydro Pole, Hydro Rider, Lablast Splash, Wet Barre

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/KNOW HOW:

Understand the relationship of the general public to the association, of staff to volunteer, and of staff to staff, and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
Ability to interpret, carry out and implement into classes/programs, the mission and goals of the YMCA.
Work as an integral member of a staff team.
Ability to communicate effectively with adults, youth, teens, seniors and special populations.
Degree in exercise Science or Physical Education
ACE,AFAA,FRA,NSCF or ACSM personal trainer certification
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in fitness

About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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