Group Exercise Instructor

Southeast Ventura County YmcaSimi Valley, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Health isn't just an option for you- it's a way of life! Are you passionate about teaching Group Yoga Classes? Are you ready to share your expertise with your community?

Requirements

  • Current Certification CPR, AED and First Aid Certification must be kept current throughout employment.
  • Ability to deal with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Ability to communicate with people of all ages.
  • Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
  • Ability to effectively demonstrate all skills being taught to participants.
  • Possess the ability to follow directions.
  • Maintains a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors Y staff and members.
  • All required online training must be completed prior to hire.
  • Criminal record clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Passionate about teaching Group Yoga Classes
  • Ready to share your expertise with your community

Responsibilities

  • Educates members on safe techniques and guidelines.
  • Greets and encourages all members and orients new participants.
  • Be available before and after class to answer participants' questions.
  • Ensure proper set up and prepared to instruct class.
  • Starts and finishes class on time as scheduled.
  • Instructs class to the ability level of the students participating.
  • Monitors participants through perceived rate of exertion (i.e. faint, dizziness, chest pain, loss of color, etc.).
  • Executes the Emergency Procedures.
  • Works with participants to achieve fitness goals.
  • Be aware of regular members and welcome them back if they have been away. If a regular member stops coming without explanation, notify your supervisor to discuss the best way to follow up with the member.
  • Stores all equipment neatly and appropriately.
  • Documents equipment problems to supervisor.
  • Attends instructor trainings and supervisor's meetings.
  • Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA through professional dress, attitude, communication and behavior.
  • Promote the YMCA in a public forum.
  • Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

Benefits

  • FREE Gym Membership
  • FREE Workout Classes
  • FREE Pool Access
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