Group Exercise Instructor II
About The Position
To lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes that accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. To answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. To maintain a working knowledge of health and wellness to provide effective information and support to members. To build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA. To keep accurate class attendance records, if required. To follow YMCA policies and procedures, to know emergency procedures, to respond to emergency situations and to accurately file an incident report. To know and enforce all Fitness Center Rules to ensure the safety of all members/participants. To immediately stop any behavior, which in your professional opinion is deemed unsafe. To always act maturely and professionally. To dress neatly and professionally, with no midriff showing attire. To use professional music without obscene language and innuendos. To know facility schedules and familiarize oneself with all YMCA programs. To have the ability to adjust the workout to accommodate a variety of fitness levels. To educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications of a move or moves. To arrive on time, prepared to begin and end the class on time. On time means you are changed, organized, scan/signed in for the start of your class, available to introduce and welcome new members. 3 late arrivals will result in immediate action not limited to termination. To be responsible for using Group Ex Pro for own class coverage when unavailable to teach. Use Group Ex Pro for communicating class attendance.
Requirements
- First Aid, CPR, AED, O2 Administration certification required within 6-months of hire. Maintain active status every two-years.
- Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention Trainings within thirty days of hire.
- YMCA/YUSA Foundations of Group Exercise certification or a national certification (ACE, ACSM AFAA, NASM or equivalent) in group exercise instruction. If incumbent does not have certification at time of hire, must achieve within three months of hire.
- YMCA/YUSA Listen First within three months of hire.
- Certification in areas of expertise. (Yoga, Spinning, Diabetes Prevention, etc.)
- Must have knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, strength and conditioning program leadership and implementation.
Responsibilities
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes
- Answer member questions and support their health goals
- Build relationships with members and connect them with the YMCA
- Keep accurate class attendance records
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and emergency procedures
- Enforce Fitness Center Rules to ensure member safety
- Dress neatly and professionally
- Use professional music
- Know facility schedules and YMCA programs
- Adjust workouts to accommodate various fitness levels
- Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications
- Arrive on time and prepared for class
- Use Group Ex Pro for class coverage and attendance communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
