Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Fort Myers, FL

24d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with YMCA of Southwest Florida policies, the Group Exercise Instructor delivers safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes. Instructors follow the format and description of the class, prepare for setup and takedown, and ensure classes begin and end on time. They supervise participants, become familiar with participants’ names and health concerns or physical limitations, and ensure participants wear appropriate footwear. Instructors provide their own music and use music suitable for a family setting, return equipment to its proper place, and promptly communicate maintenance concerns to the director. The role also includes professional conduct and attire, punctuality, cleaning and safety protocols, attending mandatory staff meetings, maintaining accurate time records, arranging substitutes when unable to work a scheduled shift, and participating in YMCA events and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successfully complete State of Florida criminal history background check requirements and meet the Association’s background-screening policies; employment is contingent on completing required Level 2 screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
Must adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Must refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
Appropriate fitness certification required.
Complete YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Complete YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Meet staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols.

Nice To Haves

Additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes in accordance with YMCA policies.
Follow the format and description of the class being taught.
Arrive promptly and ensure classes start and finish on time, allowing time for setup and takedown.
Maintain constant supervision of participants and become familiar with their names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
Ensure participants wear appropriate footwear.
Provide suitable, family-friendly music for classes.
Direct maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director promptly.
Put away equipment correctly after each shift.
Find a substitute when unable to work a scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings.
Use the time clock, monitor timesheets, and promptly report corrections to the supervisor.
Follow staff safety requirements and department cleaning protocols.
Maintain professional conduct and dress according to requirements; opening staff must arrive with adequate preparation time.
Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
Perform team assignments in the Annual Partner with Youth campaign.
Perform other duties as assigned.