Active Older Adult Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Greater Springfield • Wilbraham, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for promoting fitness and wellness through the YMCA Group Exercise program with a commitment to serving the active older adults in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Requirements

• Required Certifications: CPR, AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience teaching active older adults in group fitness settings preferred.
• Aquatics group exercise experience preferred.
• Senior fitness specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Healthy Living Director, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Be punctual for all classes.
• If not able to facilitate a scheduled class, secure a substitute and inform the Healthy Living Director.
• Maintain all equipment used in all Group Fitness rooms and assist in keeping all rooms in proper order.
• Attend all department staff meetings.
• Follow and support in actions and words all YMCA policies and procedures. Positively promote all YMCA programs to members and the community.
• Demonstrate the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through actions, words and attitude to YMCA members and all YMCA team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed