Group Exercise Instructor - Tai Chi

PAY RANGE:

$21.00 - $28.00 Hourly

AVAILABILTY:

Morning Schedule

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for conducting the Mililani YMCA’s Tai Chi group exercise classes. Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered: Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule
• Finds substitutes as necessary, at least 1 week prior to date of request
• Informs Director or Coordinator by email, text or phone call, that the class will be substituted and by whom at least 1 week in advance of class
• Substitutes for other instructors when possible
• Does not teach more than 10 classes a week with the YMCA Association
• Gives one months’ notice for vacation requests that require coverage for two or more weeks of classes
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants
• Reports broken and/or missing equipment immediately to supervisor
• Maintains various certifications and trainings
• Adheres to all Child Abuse Prevention guidelines including but not limited to:
  • Adhere to policies, SOP’s, and handbooks related to boundaries with youth.
  • Attends and participates in all required abuse risk management training.
  • Adhere to standards & procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
  • Comply with the YMCA and State of Hawaii abuse reporting requirements.
  • Ensure that youth are closely monitored, and routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms), etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred

Education/Training:

• Certification in specialty group exercise format required
• National certification in group exercise required for higher levels
• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• TB clearance required

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

*See job opportunities page for full details