Group Exercise Instructor (Part Time)

Company: Williamsburg Landing
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Do you take PRIDE in what you do?Apply today to Williamsburg Landing where employees lead with:PassionRespectIntegrityDiversity &Excellence Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to plan and instruct land and aquatic classes at the William A. Doig Health Club & Spa. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Designs, choreographs and selects music for class according to level and Center standards; follows AFAA/AEA guidelines including warm-up, cardio warm-up and cool-down, muscle conditioning and stretching
• Assesses participants' needs and adjusts standard programming to meet the needs and capabilities of all participants
• Motivates class members to help them achieve high performance levels
• Submits attendance report of all classes taught for purpose of monitoring effectiveness of the program schedule
• Adheres to group fitness guidelines as established by Assistant Director of Wellness
• Finds appropriate coverage for classes when unable to attend
• Has good knowledge of water principles and water safety when instructing aquatic-based programs
• Ensures members and guests follow posted rules and policies
• Develops relationships with members and maintains an open door to members; answers questions and help resolve member problems and conflicts; informs Assistant Director of problems and concerns
• Monitor members' health needs as appropriate and safety issues at the Health Club & Spa
• Monitors and maintains records of Incident Reports, following established policies and procedures
• Monitors members' apparent physical, emotional, and mental health and advises Assistant Director if changes occur that may indicate a need to revise the level and type of programming they receive
• Provides appropriate member updates to staff
• Attends assigned committee meetings and other meetings as required/requested
• Represents Williamsburg Landing Wellness/Fitness Center on community and state committees as deemed appropriate in consultation with supervisor
• Provides ongoing education for community, staff, residents, and families regarding wellness programs and available services at Williamsburg Landing
• Performs 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
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Holiday Pay (when working on a holiday)
  • Corporate Wellness Program
  • Health Club & Spa Membership
  • Employee Education & Training Fund
  • Credit Union Membership Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents. Apply online at Williamsburglanding.org. EOE/Tobacco Free/Drug Free #pm20
    
    Requirements:
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