Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA Virginia Peninsulas • Williamsburg, VA

5d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Group Exercise Instructor conducts, teaches, and leads classes while creating a safe and effective group exercise environment and delivering an outstanding member experience. In support of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals, the instructor works with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and staff.

The instructor prepares and teaches classes, maintains appropriate equipment and supplies, applies exercise-related knowledge, and continues professional education to maintain and improve certifications and classes. The position also contributes to member satisfaction, community relationships, a positive YMCA image, and safe, high-quality facility operations. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold a nationally YMCA-recognized Group Exercise certification. Specialty I/Level 2 also requires 2–6 years of instructing experience; Specialty I/Level 3 requires 6 or more years of instructing experience; Specialty I/Level 4 requires a nationally recognized Group Exercise specialty certification, 6 months of instructing experience, and at least 1 year of experience teaching in a specialty field.
• Must obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyles (HLP) within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must hold CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications.
• Must complete and maintain required trainings, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to properly prepare, choreograph, and teach required classes.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including walking, standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
• Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
• Ability to communicate verbally and project the voice across distances in normal and loud situations.
• YMCA Leader competencies: Engaging Community, Communication & Influence, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Functional Expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA.
• Promote a professional, values-based culture by leading with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Lead programs that advance the YMCA’s cause of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Prepare choreographed routines for each class.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are accessible before class begins.
• Apply knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, injury prevention, cardiovascular and medical considerations, nutrition, and body composition.
• Pursue continuing education to maintain Group Exercise certifications and continually update classes.
• Use effective class formats and leadership skills, with sensitivity to participants at all exercise levels.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Wear proper attire.
• Act as a leader in emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
• Carry out other related duties assigned by the Wellness Department and center operations to support an excellent member experience.
• Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Prepare, choreograph, and teach required classes.
• Help achieve membership growth and retention, member satisfaction, a positive YMCA image, a pleasant working environment, strong relationships, facility safety and cleanliness, and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed