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Posted : Sunday, October 22, 2023 02:49 AM
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OUR CULTURE:
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership.
Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities.
We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team.
We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities.
We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other.
We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve.
We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice.
We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations.
We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun! The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.
All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.
These responsibilities can be broken into six steps: Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants.
Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Aquatics Fitness Instructor leads fitness classes and demonstrates exercises for participants.
Modifications should be offered to accommodate varying ability levels.
Must be comfortable in both shallow and deep water.
Should be able to structure a workout to meet a wide variety of needs & abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Creates, maintains, and leads exercise classes Demonstrates correct posture, alignment and exercise form Follows safety standards Follows “Perceived Exertion” methods of monitoring exercise intensity Provides feedback on exercise adherence Develops fitness regimens to meet member needs Supports members in fitness routines Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion Provides outstanding member service and handles member complaints Stays current with advances in the health and wellness field Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION $18.
87 - $23.
29 ; Part Time; Non Exempt (up to 25 hours/week) BENEFITS: Free YMCA Individual Membership 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
403(b) retirement savings account Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family Community Discounts, and more! Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Must have Aqua Fitness certification.
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
Must have some background in physical fitness training.
YMCA experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Aqua FitnessCertification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required) First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days Blood Borne Pathogen training State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT) YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPENTICES Functional Expertise Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance.
Communication & Influence Interprets messages and body language effectively.
Listens with the intent to understand the perspective of others by using appropriate communication methods, including open-ended questions.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making Recognizes own biases and suspends judgmental thinking.
Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL 0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities.
We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team.
We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities.
We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other.
We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve.
We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice.
We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations.
We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun! The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.
All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.
These responsibilities can be broken into six steps: Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants.
Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Aquatics Fitness Instructor leads fitness classes and demonstrates exercises for participants.
Modifications should be offered to accommodate varying ability levels.
Must be comfortable in both shallow and deep water.
Should be able to structure a workout to meet a wide variety of needs & abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Creates, maintains, and leads exercise classes Demonstrates correct posture, alignment and exercise form Follows safety standards Follows “Perceived Exertion” methods of monitoring exercise intensity Provides feedback on exercise adherence Develops fitness regimens to meet member needs Supports members in fitness routines Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion Provides outstanding member service and handles member complaints Stays current with advances in the health and wellness field Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION $18.
87 - $23.
29 ; Part Time; Non Exempt (up to 25 hours/week) BENEFITS: Free YMCA Individual Membership 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
403(b) retirement savings account Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family Community Discounts, and more! Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: Must have Aqua Fitness certification.
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
Must have some background in physical fitness training.
YMCA experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Aqua FitnessCertification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required) First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days Blood Borne Pathogen training State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT) YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPENTICES Functional Expertise Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
Uses best practices, guidelines, and industry standards as a framework to improve performance.
Communication & Influence Interprets messages and body language effectively.
Listens with the intent to understand the perspective of others by using appropriate communication methods, including open-ended questions.
Responds to the individual needs of the other person.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making Recognizes own biases and suspends judgmental thinking.
Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL 0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
• Phone : NA
• Location : 6555 Jupiter Ave NE, Belmont, MI
• Post ID: 9001679939
