Exercise Instructor I - Allegheny YMCA
About The Position
The Group Program Instructor I leads group exercise classes and provides excellent service to YMCA members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes wellness and engagement, in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The instructor welcomes participants, helps members build connections with one another and the YMCA, and provides timely support and follow-through on questions and concerns. The role includes maintaining accurate attendance records and knowledge of wellness information and trends, supporting equipment cleaning and maintenance, responding to emergencies, and securing a substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class. Instructors attend assigned meetings and training and actively participate in the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. The YMCA describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, guided by the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Group Fitness Instruction certification.
- Certification in the relevant area of expertise, as required.
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain them within 30 days. Depending on the class, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certification may be required or obtainable upon hire.
- Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and safely supervise program activities.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
- Ability to sit, reach, and move around the work environment.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust.
Responsibilities
- Lead group classes as directed by the supervisor to support the YMCA mission and goals.
- Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
- Build effective relationships with members and help them connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Keep accurate class attendance records.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, respond to emergency situations, report incidents to the direct supervisor, and provide necessary follow-up.
- Help improve the health and well-being of the community served by the YMCA.
- Assist with equipment cleaning and maintenance, and inform the coordinator about breakage or items needing replacement.
- Introduce themselves before each class and welcome new participants.
- Address member questions and concerns with exceptional service and timely follow-through.
- Secure a substitute when unable to teach a scheduled class.
- Attend staff meetings and other assigned training.
- Actively participate in the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
