Group Exercise Instructor - Pasadena

The Y in Central Maryland•Pasadena, MD

21d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor delivers excellent service to members, guests, and program participants. The role focuses on engaging participants and teaching high-quality, appropriately challenging, enjoyable group exercise classes while providing a safe and welcoming environment that encourages group interaction. The instructor works under the supervision of the Fitness Director or another assigned associate. The position also involves building positive relationships, promoting healthy and safe lifestyles, coaching participants toward their wellness goals, maintaining class and certification requirements, and supporting a clean, safe, and professional center. Associates are expected to follow YMCA policies and its Code of Conduct, participate in required training and meetings, and communicate the Y’s mission and objectives to the community.

Requirements

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Effective communication skills, including oral and written communication as applicable to job responsibilities.
Nationally recognized, accredited group exercise certification, such as ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NETA, or AEA.
Proficient computer skills.
Current CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends.
Complete new associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before being scheduled to work.
Associates must be of good character and reputation, capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities, and able to accept training and supervision.
Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct with Youth and applicable legal reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Fitness and/or group exercise experience.

Responsibilities

Arrive in uniform at least 15 minutes before the assigned shift to receive instructions and prepare the class space.
Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in person, by phone, and by email.
Build meaningful relationships through positive, solution-oriented interactions.
Promote well-rounded, healthy, and safe lifestyle concepts.
Obtain and maintain group exercise certification, continuing education credits, required training, and format knowledge.
Teach according to class style, format, and certification requirements.
Create an inclusive environment that is sensitive to diverse membership and wellness levels.
Coach and encourage participants to meet their wellness goals.
Record class size and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor.
Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment and report concerns or challenges.
Follow and enforce Y policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices through positive interactions.
Help handle conflicts, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations, and inform appropriate leaders of operating challenges or conflicts.
Focus on quality experiences and engagement in programs, services, and activities.
Maintain a professional image and a clean, safe environment.
Work with people of diverse ages, genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
Attend and actively participate in assigned meetings.
Model the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and follow the YCM Code of Conduct.
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Assist in other areas as assigned.
Complete new associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before being scheduled to work.
Follow the Code of Conduct with Youth, complete child abuse prevention training, and report suspected mistreatment as required.