fitness instructor - Worcester, United States - YWCA Central Massachusetts

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    Job Location
    YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA

    Education Level
    None

    Salary Range
    $ $30.00 Hourly

    Travel Percentage
    None

    Job Shift
    Any

    Job Category
    Other

    Description

    Job Description
    The YWCA is hiring a Fitness Instructor to teach fitness classes in African Dance, Barre or Latin Dancing. As a Fitness Instructor, you will be trained to perform functions that will provide the very highest quality of programming and customer service for participants and ensure health and safety standards to maintain and ultimately increase class participation. Implement skill and age-appropriate curriculum and lessons. Excellent personal and customer relation skills are required.
    Responsibilities
    • Design, develop and implement program within designated discipline ( Fitness/ specialized programs), as appropriate to keep participants interest.
    • Conduct classes according to certification standards and with the highest regard for differences in abilities to ensure the safety of participants.
    • Direct and educate members through orientation of the class.
    • Take and maintain daily/ weekly attendance of participants.
    • Instruct participants to clean equipment and surfaces before/after classes.
    • Conduct follow up phone calls to members for any questions.
    • Report any problems or concerns expressed by participants to supervisor ensuring effective resolution and follow-through.
    Qualifications
    • Certification in the designated discipline as required, or relevant experience
    • All instructors must be willing to attend training for the Active Living Every Day (ALED) program
    • All Instructors must have the ability to relate to people of diverse skill levels and interest
    • Bilingual preferred (i.e. Spanish, Albanian, or Russian)
    • Excellent personal and customer relation skills are required
    • CPR certification must be attained during first 6 months of employment