Group Exercise Instructor (Bodypump), Winter Park YMCA Family Center

YMCA of Central Florida•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor interacts with members to help them achieve health and well-being goals and creates a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and abilities. The role provides high-quality group exercise, customer service, and product knowledge in a safe and clean environment. The instructor creates and leads inclusive workouts that motivate participants, offering modifications and progressions to accommodate differing abilities. The role requires current group exercise certification in accordance with Association requirements, readiness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays, and participation in an on-call rotation as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to choreograph music with group exercise movements.
Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and improve health and fitness at all levels.
Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude toward members and fellow employees.
Current and good-standing certification from an accepted provider: AFAA GX, ACE GX, NASM CPT, ACE CPT, NSCA CPT, ISSA CPT, WITS CPT, NPTI, NETA, Fit Tour, or ASFA; alternatively, a four-year degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Physical Therapy.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not already held.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed.
Willingness to work an on-call schedule rotation as required.
Must successfully pass background screening, including criminal and employment verification.
Ability to perform medium work, including potentially lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and demonstrate manual dexterity when using a phone, computer keyboard, and other equipment.
Ability to remain alert and monitor safety, with adequate hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and members’ well-being.
Auditory, verbal, and visual capabilities sufficient to communicate by phone and in person.
Ability to work under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.
Ability to maintain physical activity for extended periods, including continuous endurance for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic activity.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification prior to hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and lead inclusive workouts that motivate participants, offering appropriate modifications and progressions to accommodate different fitness levels.
Maintain working knowledge of group fitness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Arrive prepared and on time for classes and provide clear, understandable instructions.
Track class attendance using current systems.
Use verbal and visual cues in a timely manner and coordinate movement with music tempo for applicable class formats.
Modify or adjust choreography or workouts during class based on participants’ needs and abilities.
Recruit and retain group exercise participants.
Motivate members in support of their personal and program goals.
Engage members to promote programs, including Personal Training, Group Exercise, Youth Sports, Aquatics, and Youth Development.
Clean and return equipment to its proper place after classes.
Report accidents and incidents to a supervisor and follow injury-reporting procedures.
Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies or situations requiring rescue or first aid.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations.
Follow job-specific child abuse risk management responsibilities.
Keep unused rooms and closets locked and routinely monitor high-risk locations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
Enforce safety rules fairly, consistently, tactfully, and respectfully.
Maintain up-to-date Group Exercise certifications as required by the Association.