Group Exercise Instructor
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Motivate members with enthusiasm and encouragement to help the reach the next level of fitness. Engage members as you deliver classes with enthusiasm, leadership, and knowledge of the components of a safe and effective fitness program. OUR CULTURE Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Motivate and collaborate with people of all abilities, ages, opinions, and backgrounds to ensure a positive experience that meets their unique needs. Build collaborative relationships with participants to grow class attendance. Instruct participants on proper form and safety. Enforce prescribed safety procedures and rules of good behavior and courtesy within the class. If your personal schedule takes you away from a scheduled shift, find a substitute instructor and provide a prepared lesson plan for them to ensure the class members are given the high-quality lesson. Take class attendance on a daily basis. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor with coworkers and patrons. Make class participants feel welcome, safe and engaged. Actively participate in required staff trainings and meetings. Maintain required certifications. Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes: Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children. Attend required abuse risk management training. Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of the components and techniques for teaching fitness classes and the ability to instruct and keep cadence with music required.
- Must demonstrate strong skills working with and motivating people in a positive manner.
- Must obtain YMCA Group Fitness Instructor certification within six months of employment and CPR certification within 60 days of employment; training provided.
- Certain classes may require additional certification prior to employment.
Responsibilities
- Motivate and collaborate with people of all abilities, ages, opinions, and backgrounds to ensure a positive experience that meets their unique needs.
- Build collaborative relationships with participants to grow class attendance.
- Instruct participants on proper form and safety.
- Enforce prescribed safety procedures and rules of good behavior and courtesy within the class.
- Find a substitute instructor and provide a prepared lesson plan for them to ensure the class members are given the high-quality lesson.
- Take class attendance on a daily basis.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor with coworkers and patrons.
- Make class participants feel welcome, safe and engaged.
- Actively participate in required staff trainings and meetings.
- Maintain required certifications.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
