Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor (Certified) - Hillcrest YMCA

The Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description.    RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques. Plan composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines relative to the class participants.  Maintain positive rapport with participants (and parents of participants, if applicable).   QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.  Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification. If not currently certified, must obtain within 90 days of hire. All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.