Youth Fitness Instructor - Yoga
Youth Fitness Instructor - Yoga
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Job Description
HealthFitness a Trustmark company is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individuals journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support training and development and flexible employment opportunities.
About the role
Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness managed by HealthFitness is looking for a Youth Fitness Instructor at our state-of-the-art facility in Bentonville Arkansas.
This position focuses on teaching yoga to young participants.
Responsible for creating a fun engaging and educational fitness environment for children and teens. Develops and leads age-appropriate group fitness classes and programs that foster physical activity coordination and teamwork. Contributes to the overall mission of the facility to inspire healthier lives for all members particularly our younger population.Key Accountabilities
Develop and Lead Youth Fitness Programs: Create and instruct fun dynamic and safe fitness classes for children and teens. Tailor programs to various age groups and fitness levels incorporating exercises that promote strength flexibility coordination and cardiovascular health.
Ensure Safety and Supervision: Maintain a safe and supportive environment during all youth fitness activities. Monitor the well-being and participation of children to ensure exercises are performed correctly and assist when needed.
Engage Youth in Physical Activity: Encourage and motivate young participants to engage in and enjoy physical activity fostering a lifelong commitment to health and fitness.
Collaborate with Youth Director on Program Development: Work closely with the Youth Director to develop new programs or enhance existing ones incorporating feedback from both parents and participants to ensure continuous improvement.
Track Participant Progress and Provide Feedback: Observe and document the physical progress of participants over time providing both positive feedback and constructive guidance to help children improve their fitness skills and confidence.
Communicate with Parents and Guardians: Maintain open and clear communication with parents about their childrens participation progress and any safety or behavioral concerns that arise during fitness sessions.
Maintain Equipment and Fitness Areas: Ensure all fitness equipment used for youth programs is properly set up cleaned and maintained. Report any safety concerns or issues with equipment to the appropriate personnel.
Promote Whole Health Values and Teamwork: Model and instill the core values of service teamwork honesty and integrity promoting an inclusive respectful and supportive environment for all youth participants.
Other duties as needed/assigned.
Minimum Requirements
1 years of experience working with children and teens in a fitness sports or recreational setting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of youth fitness exercise techniques and age-appropriate physical activities.
Ability to design and lead fun engaging fitness classes tailored to different age groups.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate young participants.
Adult and pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification from American Heart Association American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date.
Brand: HealthFitness
HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veteran status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
