Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of South Palm Beach County•Boca del Mar, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead classes, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for members. This role involves preparing and delivering workouts, managing class attendance, and promoting YMCA programs and services. The instructor will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of presentation, performance, and customer service.

Requirements

Current CPR and AED certifications are required.
Instructor's certification in AFAA, ACE, ACAM or the YMCA is required.
Must complete a successful criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Be clean and well groomed.
All workout attire must be clean, neat and in good repair.
Smile.
Be positive and enthusiastic.
Work at keeping yourself motivated.
Encourage your participants.
Be knowledgeable and in control.
Learn members’ names and use frequently.
Change workouts and music frequently.
Be prepared to teach, know your routine.
Be familiar with your music.
Perfect cueing skills.
Emphasize the members workouts, not your own.

Responsibilities

Take attendance in every class and ensure all members sign in.
Be in the room 5 minutes prior to the start of class.
Start and end all classes on time.
Put away all materials used for the class after each session.
Find a substitute if unable to teach a class and notify the group exercise coordinator/wellness director.
Participate in and support all “Annual Campaign” activities and events.
Introduce yourself at the beginning of every class.
Take heart rates twice during the course of the class.
Demonstrate modifications, remind participants to modify, and encourage individuals to work at their own pace.
Keep participants moving.
Teach according to the description of the class.
Make beginner participants feel comfortable, discuss heart rate ranges, and spend time with them on technique, choreography, and proper form.
Attend all staff meetings and new employee orientation within 30 days of hire.
Promote the Y’s programs and services as well as other classes offered on the group fitness schedule.
Be courteous to all members and staff.
Learn members’ names and use at every opportunity.
Be available to members.
Be aware of opportunities to assist members.
Correct members in a courteous and respectful manner when exercising incorrectly.
Be approachable, show sincere interest and enthusiasm.