Group Exercise Instructor - Body Pump

YMCA of Greenville • Simpsonville, SC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor - Body Pump is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner. The YMCA strives to live its cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, embodying values such as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Requirements

• Current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), ACSM, NETA (National Exercise Trainers) to teach Group Exercise classes (for land based classes).
• Previous experience with Les Mils Body Pump and/or specific bar classes.
• Current NCCA Certification for Group Ex Instruction.
• Proficient with Group RX Rip choreography and class instruction or ability to learn choreography and instruct with enthusiasm through each track with excellent execution.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design.
• Ensures all equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• Ensures all classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movements patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures.
• Knows location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD.
• Fills out an incident reports before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates a team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Benefits

• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Personal Training, Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees