Group Exercise Instructor- Spin

YMCA Southcoast • Swansea, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead, supervise, and instruct members and guests in exercise classes designed to improve and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Demonstrates proper techniques and routines for class participation. Communicates exercise physiology principles in generic terms for class understanding. Educates participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modification of moves. Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment, and energizing. Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to enhance participation and educate participants. Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group. Identify and address participant safety concerns.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Physical Education or related program; or a minimum of three years experience and knowledge in leading group exercise classes.
• Spin Certification
• Able to teach multiple formats.
• Physically able to conduct and demonstrate exercise routines.
• Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability.
• Required to physically perform and communicate exercise routines.
• Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate in noisy environment.

Nice To Haves

• National certifications in ACE, AFFA, ACSM highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper techniques and routines for class participation.
• Communicates exercise physiology principles in generic terms for class understanding.
• Educates participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modification of moves.
• Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment, and energizing.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to enhance participation and educate participants.
• Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group.
• Identify and address participant safety concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level