Group Exercise Instructor - Pasadena

YMCA Central Maryland•Pasadena, MD

19d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director or another assigned associate, the Group Exercise Instructor delivers excellent service to members, guests, and program participants. The role focuses on engaging participants through high-quality, appropriately challenging, and enjoyable group exercise classes while providing a safe and welcoming environment that promotes group interaction. The instructor is expected to build meaningful relationships, promote healthy and safe lifestyle concepts, coach participants toward their wellness goals, and support quality experiences across programs and services. The role also includes maintaining certifications and training, completing class administration, monitoring equipment and the exercise area, following organizational policies, communicating operating challenges, and assisting in other areas as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Nationally recognized, accredited group exercise certification, such as ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NETA, or AEA.
Proficient computer skills.
Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Flexible schedule availability, including days, nights, and weekends.
Complete new associate training, including Child Abuse Prevention, before being scheduled to work.
Good character and reputation; ability to carry out assigned responsibilities, accept training and supervision, and communicate effectively orally and in writing as applicable to the job.

Nice To Haves

Fitness and/or group exercise experience.

Responsibilities

Arrive in uniform at least 15 minutes before the assigned shift to receive instructions and prepare the appropriate space.
Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the center, by phone, and through email.
Build meaningful relationships through positive, solution-driven interactions.
Promote wellness concepts that support a well-rounded, healthy, and safe lifestyle.
Maintain group exercise certification, continuing education, required CECs, and ongoing training.
Teach classes in accordance with the class style, format, and certification requirements.
Treat people with sensitivity and patience across diverse membership and wellness levels, avoiding an intimidating wellness environment.
Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals.
Record class size and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor.
Monitor, clean, and regularly inspect equipment; report challenges or concerns.
Follow and enforce Y in Central Maryland policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices through positive interactions.
Help address conflicts, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations; inform appropriate leaders of operating challenges or conflicts.
Focus on quality experiences and engagement in programs, services, and activities.
Maintain a professional image and a clean, safe environment.
Attend and actively participate in assigned meetings.
Incorporate the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct.
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Assist in other areas as assigned.