Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA Southcoast • New Bedford, MA

99d

About The Position

Lead, supervise, and instruct members and guests in exercise classes designed to improve and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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

• 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.
• Multi-discipline such as Kickboxing, Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates.

What This Job Offers