Group Exercise Instructor- Dartmouth

YMCA Southcoast • Dartmouth, MA

105d

About The Position

The position involves leading, supervising, and instructing members and guests in exercise classes aimed at improving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The instructor is responsible for demonstrating proper techniques and routines, communicating exercise physiology principles in an understandable manner, and educating participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications of exercises. The role also includes developing diverse and enjoyable routines, maintaining knowledge of wellness trends, keeping attendance records, encouraging participant commitment, and addressing safety concerns. The instructor will be involved in multi-discipline classes such as Kickboxing, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.

Requirements

• Physically able to conduct and demonstrate exercise routines.
• Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability.
• National certifications in ACE, AFFA, ACSM highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise exercise classes for members and guests.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and routines for class participation.
• Communicate exercise physiology principles in generic terms for class understanding.
• Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications of moves.
• Develop routines for diversity, enjoyment, and energizing.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness trends to enhance participation and educate participants.
• Maintain class attendance records and encourage participant commitment individually and as a group.
• Identify and address participant safety concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level