Water Aerobics Instructor

3 hours ago

Bronx, NY, United States JCC Association Full time
Principal Responsibilities:

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the New Beginnings Senior Center, the Group Water Fitness Instructor is responsible for lesson planning that facilitates a positive and growth driven learning environment. The primary function of the Instructor will be to maintain a safe and organized instructional environment for class participants.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Comfort with the older adult population.
  • Embodying an outgoing and enthusiastic personality at all times.
  • Strong customer service while enforcing all policies and procedures.
  • Provide a high degree of member service through a professional relationship with the members in regards to their needs and concerns.
  • Modify classes and routines according to the fitness level of class participants.
  • Reporting to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to the assigned shift.
  • Organizes and put away needed class equipment and also reports damaged equipment.
  • Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance).
  • Maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment for all participants.
  • Cleanliness of the pool area and instructional equipment
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualities and Qualifications:
  • AEA or equivalent water aerobics certification
  • Aqua Zumba/Aerobics Certification a plus
  • Currently certified Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and their relationship to the development of water fitness instruction.
  • Currently certified Water Safety Instructor.
  • Minimum 1 year teaching experience.
  • Being familiar with the facility Emergency Action Plan
  • Participating in continuing education activities through both internal and external sessions to promote an on-going development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for instructors.
  • Physical effort required for duties includes lifting heavy weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing/walking.
  • Knowledge of safe and proper techniques in water aerobics.
  • Must be CPR/AED Certified
And one or two of the following:
  • Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
  • American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
  • International Fitness Trainers Association (IFTA)
Salary: $75 per hour

This is a part-time, in-person role, one day a week on Wednesdays from 1:30pm-2:30pm.

About The Riverdale YM-YWHA:

The Riverdale Y is a 50,000 sq. ft. Jewish Community Center that provides educational, recreational, cultural, and wellness programming for children and adults of all ages. The Y features an early childhood center, camps and afterschool programs, senior center, performing arts center, and health & wellness center that includes cardio and free weight studios, group exercise classes, gymnasium, and swimming pool. The Riverdale Y is rooted in universal values central to Jewish life. We celebrate diversity and welcome the entire community.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Adriana Rexhepi at arexhepi@riverdaley.org.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Our Mission:

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.

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