Group Exercise Instructor - Zumba

YMCA of Greater Cleveland • Avon, OH

119d

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Certification in CPR at the level of Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration required within 30 days of hire.
• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification required.
• If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• If applicable, current certification/proof of training in the specialty class format to be taught (e.g., Zumba, yoga, Tai Chi, etc.) required.
• Must maintain all required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques, according to guidelines.
• Select appropriate music and tempo suitable for the class format and population served.
• Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are appropriate for the participants' abilities.
• Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Accurately demonstrate skills being taught in class, explain them clearly, and work at skill level and intensity level appropriate for the particular class.
• Frequently and consistently demonstrate multiple movement modifications, and encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace.
• Monitor participants' intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration throughout the class.
• Utilize clear and easy-to-follow verbal and physical cues in advance of a movement change.
• Plan in advance the specific composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines.
• Ensure that the class attendance of each member is accurately recorded in the designated manner.
• Begin and end class on time, being available in the classroom with proper music and all equipment set up and ready no fewer than 5 minutes before class is to begin.
• Leave program area in a safe 'closed-down' manner with all equipment and materials properly cleaned and neatly returned to their proper places.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants (and parents of participants, if applicable).
• Encourage member involvement in YMCA programs, events and Annual Campaign.
• Learn participants' names, engage them in conversation, and conduct classes in such a way as to encourage members to interact with and get to know each other.
• Find a certified and competent substitute instructor if unable to teach assigned class and notify supervisor of substitute coverage.
• May be required to travel to multiple branches and offsite locations to lead classes.
• May be required to lead classes in a live or recorded virtual environment.
• Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees