Group Exercise Instructor

MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA•Andover, MA

1d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. The Group Exercise Instructor I, under the supervision of the Assistant Health & Wellness Director, volunteers and program participants. All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA. The schedule for this position will be weekday morning, evening, and weekends.

Requirements

Current CPR certification (must have with 60 days of hire)
Certified Group Exercise Instructor (encompasses all Group Exercise, Spinning®, Yoga and Pilates Instructors) from Nationally approved certification, (i.e. YMCA, AFAA, Spinning® or ACE).
Complete New Employee Orientation within 60 days of date of hire.
Complete online Child Abuse Prevention Training before beginning first day of employment.
Must have good human relations’ skills to facilitate positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members and program participants.
Must be committed to the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s mission, goals, and Character Development.

Responsibilities

Member check in and attendance, utilizing online registration system
Enforce and follow Group Exercise Guidelines for equipment usage, appropriate attire, age requirements, conduct, etc.
Instruct and promote Group Exercise and Wellness Center programming.
Ensure and maintain quality of program and that it meets YMCA National standards and complies with all safety regulations.
Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the Group Exercise designated room spaces.
Serve as a YMCA resource in the area of health and fitness programming.
Keep safety as a first priority.
Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants using the YMCA and the YMCA Group Exercise Studio and Wellness Center.
By personal example helps interpret quality of YMCA Character Values or Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to the Assistant Health & Wellness Director with all necessary documentation.
Accept and perform all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization.
Report any schedule changes to your supervisor prior to the change in writing.
Instruct and promote group exercise class programming while maintaining safe and effective training protocols.
Check members in for classes using online registration system.
Ensure and maintain quality of programs and that it meets YMCA National standards and complies with all safety regulations.
Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the designated program space by putting away all equipment in a safe and orderly manner.
Serve as a member resource in the area of health and fitness programming.
Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively as part of a staff team both verbally and in writing.
Must remain flexible for job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meeting
Ensure member satisfaction while interacting with members, program participants and volunteers.
Initiate and represent a high quality of service and connectedness with all members, participants, volunteers and potential members in the wellness center and throughout the YMCA
Be knowledgeable about various YMCA programs and events information.
Be available to members, program participants and staff for questions, concerns and comments and follow up as needed.
Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that result in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.
Actively promote membership within department.
Increase visibility and credibility of YMCA programs
Attend staff training’s and update your skills as position demands.
Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.