Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Springfield•Springfield, MA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Promoting fitness and wellness through the YMCA Group Exercise program with a commitment to serving the general population in their pursuit of health and well-being. The role involves leading quality programs in group fitness classes that are energizing, fun, and safe to accomplish YMCA’s mission and goals.

Requirements

Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.
CPR, First Aid and AED; National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
Certification in areas of expertise; i.e. Les Mills (Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Pilates, Active Older Adults, Zumba, Spinning, P90x, Insanity, etc.)
Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire: Orientation in Healthy Living at the Y including online courses.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience teaching group fitness classes.
Ability to teach/sub at both branches.

Responsibilities

Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Principles
Foundation of Group Exercise
Cardio & Step preferably at the YMCA or, other accredited certifications approved by the Director.
Lead quality programs in the group fitness classes which are energizing, fun and safe in order to accomplish YMCA’s mission and goals and as directed by the Coordinator/Director.
Attend all department staff trainings and meetings.
Report accidents, injuries and incidents to your Coordinator/Director as well as fill out incident reports within 24 hours of occurrence.
If unable to facilitate a class, secure a substitute and inform the Coordinator/Director prior to absence.
Follow all class formats on time as they have been designed from the beginning to the end of class.
Maintain all equipment used in all Group Fitness rooms and assist in keeping all rooms in proper order.
Follow department procedures for attendance (be punctual for all classes), cleanliness, locking exercise rooms, maintenance and storage of all equipment used in all Group Fitness rooms and assisting in keeping all rooms in proper order.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and positively promote its programs to members and the community.