Group Exercise Instructor, Pete White Wellness Center (YMCA)
About The Position
The Group Exercise Instructor at the Pete White Wellness Center (YMCA) is responsible for instructing group exercise classes and related activities. The role requires arriving 5 minutes before class to prepare participants and staying 5 minutes after to answer questions and build community. Instructors are paid for scheduled class time plus an additional 10 minutes of required time. The position emphasizes physical and mental fitness, strong communication skills, the ability to motivate others, and knowledge of exercise techniques and muscle groups. Instructors must also enforce safety standards, maintain records, and support the Y's mission and character attributes.
Requirements
- Must be certified in CPR/AED/O2, and First Aid.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- 6 months or 60 hours of practical experience of group exercise class experience.
- Must be able to lift in excess of ten pounds.
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification (within 6 months of hire date).
- YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise or National Certification (within 12 months of hire date).
Nice To Haves
- High School education or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Instruct group exercise classes and/or related classes.
- Arrive to class 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time to prepare participants for class.
- Stay 5 minutes after scheduled end time to answer questions and build community.
- Maintain current certifications in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
- Demonstrate all levels of aerobic, toning and/or yoga/pilates exercises.
- Be alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
- Complete Bloodborne Pathogen, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire date and renewed annually.
- Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings each year.
- Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Record class attendance on designated form.
- Enforce safety standards, procedures and guidelines according to branch procedures.
- Secure a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class, remind substitute at least 24 hours in advance, and notify supervisor of change.
- Assist with the Y special events when needed.
- Maintain appropriate class records on Paycom.
- Maintain accurate incident/accident reports.
- Positively support the Y and its mission.
- Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
- Demonstrate and teach attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Maintain a good rapport with fitness program participants to respond to their needs and to represent the Y.
- Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
- Educate participants on proper form, contraindicated exercises and modifications of moves.
- Increase participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
- Report equipment in need of repair.
- Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
Benefits
- Training provided by the Y for CPR/AED/O2, and First Aid, if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
