Group Exercise Instructor- Barre
About The Position
Qualified Individuals need to possess a valid Barre certification through a recognized provider. Instructors should have a strong sense of musicality and rhythm, plus the ability to choreograph and perform their own barre routines. The chief responsibility is to ensure that students learn and perform all exercises safely. While serving as a positive role model, they must communicate effectively, delivering high quality instruction and feedback that responds to the needs and goals of the class. Instructors should also possess good customer service skills, as well as punctuality and flexibility with one's work environment or schedule. Instructors work in a group setting, leading a class through exercise routines that are performed at a ballet barre and choreographed to music. Other duties can include choreographing new or alternative routines, maintaining studio equipment, engaging members, and assisting with Health and Wellness events.
Requirements
- Valid Barre certification through a recognized provider.
- Strong sense of musicality and rhythm.
- Ability to choreograph and perform their own barre routines.
- Ensure that students learn and perform all exercises safely.
- Communicate effectively, delivering high quality instruction and feedback that responds to the needs and goals of the class.
- Good customer service skills.
- Punctuality and flexibility with one's work environment or schedule.
- Current Barre certification required.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience teaching Pilates.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in exercise Science or Physical Education preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
- Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
- Choreographing new or alternative routines.
- Maintaining studio equipment.
- Engaging members.
- Assisting with Health and Wellness events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
