Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of South Palm Beach County • Country Club Trail, FL

11d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for leading engaging and effective group fitness classes, ensuring a positive and safe experience for all participants. This role involves preparing and delivering class routines, managing class attendance, and promoting YMCA programs and services. The instructor is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, customer service, and adherence to YMCA values.

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.
• Always 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.

Benefits

• YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER): Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed