Apply Description

The Group Exercise Instructor works under the direction of the Health Club Manager and is responsible for planning and instructing assigned classes.

HOURS

Instruction times vary between the hours of 9:30am-2:30pm (about 5 hours/week).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Designs, choreographs and selects music for class according to level and Center standards; follows group exercise organizations such as AFAA/AEA guidelines including warm-up, cardio warm-up and cool-down, muscle conditioning and stretchingAssesses participants’ needs and adjusts standard programming to meet the needs and capabilities of all participantsMotivates class members to help them achieve high performance levelsSubmits attendance report of all classes taught for purpose of monitoring effectiveness of the program scheduleAdheres to group fitness guidelines as established by Health Club ManagerFinds appropriate coverage for classes when unable to attendHas good knowledge of water principles and water safety when instructing aquatic-based programsEnsures members and guests follow posted rules and policiesDevelops relationships with members and maintains an “open door” to members; answers questions and help resolve member problems and conflicts; informs Health Club Manager of problems and concernsMonitor members’ health needs as appropriate and safety issues at the Health Club & SpaMonitors and maintains records of Incident Reports, following established policies and proceduresMonitors members’ apparent physical, emotional, and mental health and advises Health Club Manager if changes occur that may indicate a need to revise the level and type of programming they receiveProvides appropriate member updates to staffAttends assigned committee meetings and other meetings as required/requestedRepresents Williamsburg Landing Wellness/Fitness Center on community and state committees as deemed appropriate in consultation with supervisorProvides ongoing education for community, staff, residents, and families regarding wellness programs and available services at Williamsburg LandingPerforms other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; formal education in adult fitness programs preferred; a minimum of one (1) year of teaching aerobic, cardio, and/or aquatic programs with older adults; experience teaching adults with physical and cognitive challenges is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Current certification with American Council on Exercise, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, Aquatic Exercise Association or equivalent required; CPR/AED/First Aid training required; knowledge of kinesthetic programming for older adults required; ability to respond appropriately in an emergency; ability to exercise sound professional judgement

BENEFITS (Full-Time Employees):

Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceFSA & HSA403(b) Retirement Plan*529 College Savings Plan*Long-Term Care InsuranceLegal ResourcesPaid Time OffHoliday Pay*Corporate Wellness Program*Health Club & Spa Membership*Employee Education & Training Fund*Employee Assistance ProgramCredit Union Membership*

* Part Time employee eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

EOE/Drug Free/Tobacco Free

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Salary Description $21.00/hr., commensurate with experience