Group Exercise Instructor
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Healthy Living, the Group Exercise Instructor will impact and engage YMCA and community members in the areas of youth development, social responsibility, with a particular focus on healthy living. This will be accomplished through instructing high quality, innovative group exercise classes in a safe, effective, and inviting atmosphere. Must possess technical knowledge and skills required to perform job.
Qualifications
Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED.
Required training and meetings, staff meetings and child abuse training.
Confident in working with people of all fitness levels.
Willing to stay up to date with fitness industry common guidelines.
Knowledge in all Wellness Center programs, in order to accurately answer questions and promote YMCA fitness.
Complete training in area of expertise.
Be able to read and write.
Be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
Be able to relate effectively to a diverse group of people.
Be able to stoop, bend and stretch when performing responsibilities.
Be able to use sounds judgements.
Essential Functions
Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA and provide feedback when necessary.
Maintain a friendly, professional and positive environment in order to achieve an overall feeling of wellness at the YMCA.
Be knowledgeable in area of instruction in order to lead members through safe workout practices.
Provide modification to exercise for all fitness levels. Teaches to all fitness levels and can modify the class to meet multiple fitness abilities.
Supervise class participants and activities to ensure safety and report an irregularity to supervisor immediately.
Takes ownership of class and class average participation numbers. Works to keep class average above minimum through recruitment, marketing, changing class format to meet members’ needs, learning new techniques/exercises, etc.
Keeps accurate class attendance records.
Maintains working knowledge of wellness/fitness trends to provide effective and accurate information to members.
Maintain active interest in and knowledge of current branch programs and shares information with members and community.
Be a professional representative of the YMCA.
Work as a member, assisting fellow staff, when necessary.
Make yourself available to all members of the YMCA. Share knowledge and be resource for sound health and fitness information.
Responsible for the set-up and break down of equipment as needed.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
Assume responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
Other duties as assigned by Director of Healthy Living.
Benefits
Free YMCA adult membership
Free nursery services
Free group exercise classes
How to Apply
Fill out employment application and return to the Welcome Desk.