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Zumba for Kids/Zumbini Instructor

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.The Healthy Lifestyles Instructor is responsible for leading Group Exercise classes teaching the specific skills affiliated with each particular course design, while maintaining the health and safety of each class participant.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create a welcoming environment by greeting members by name with a smile and eye contact.
  • Plan and lead exercise sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas, such as aerobics, stretching/flexibility, yoga, circuit training, general fitness, weight training, and/or specialty training by implementing effective teaching methods, giving equal attention to all participants.
  • Responsible for administering professional and effective program-specific skills according to course description.
  • Address members who are not performing exercises correctly by demonstrating proper form and techniques.
  • Responsible for building small communities by facilitating connections with and between members.
  • Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance to support members in their healthy living goals.
  • Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
  • Respond promptly and courteously to all member inquiries/needs.
  • Set up and monitor class equipment, ensuring equipment remains in working condition. Report all equipment repair needs to supervisor immediately.
  • Advise participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
  • Distribute handouts and/or class evaluations, if appropriate, and answer questions from participants after each session.
  • Record number of participants per class for every class taught.
  • Complete additional projects and reports, as required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • CurrentCPR certification;
  • Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or equivalent ACE, AFAA, or ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
    • As current non-Y certifications lapse and/or require renewal/recertification via CEC's through a 3rd party vendor (whether ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, Pilates, or other) staff may keep those certifications current at their own expense.
    • If staff choose not to keep their non-Y certifications current, as acondition of employmentto continue to work for the Y, staff will be required to complete the Y-ACE certifications.
    • Y-ACE has an equivalency certification provision. Anyone holding an equivalent certification from another recognized entity can apply for an equivalency.
  • Strong character values; communication skills
  • Previous experience as a fitness instructor preferred

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 9 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit