Certified Group Exercise Instructor - French Creek YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland•Avon, OH

20h

About The Position

Group Exercise Instructors design and instruct safe, high-quality, effective, and challenging group exercise classes that follow the designated class format and description. Instructors are expected to be knowledgeable, professional, motivating, and focused on members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR/AED certification for adults, children, and infants, and current First Aid certification.
Current certification in Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or a current group exercise certification from an organization approved by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
Current certification, if available, and/or documentation of training in the specific class format.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Design classes that follow the designated format and suit participants’ abilities.
Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
Demonstrate and clearly explain the skills taught, working at an appropriate skill and intensity level for the class.
Emphasize members’ workouts rather than the instructor’s own workout.
Frequently demonstrate movement modifications and encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace.
Monitor class intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration.
Use clear, easy-to-follow verbal and physical cues in advance of movement changes.
Plan each class’s composition or choreography in advance and regularly change music and routines.
Accurately record member attendance using the designated method.
Ensure participant safety, know emergency procedures, and know the location and proper use of emergency equipment.