McDonald Group Exercise Instructor
About The Position
As a YMCA Group Exercise Instructor, you will lead, engage, and motivate members in group fitness classes, promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles. You will be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive class environment, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Key Responsibilities: Plan and prepare group exercise classes that are safe, effective, and fun. Deliver classes that meet the needs and preferences of diverse participants. Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and modifications to accommodate all fitness levels. Build and maintain strong relationships with class participants. Create a welcoming and motivating environment for all members. Offer encouragement, support, and positive reinforcement. Ensure that all exercises are performed safely and effectively. Monitor class participants to ensure proper form and technique. Respond promptly to any accidents, injuries, or emergencies according to YMCA protocols. Stay current with industry trends, new exercise techniques, and best practices. Participate in ongoing YMCA training and development programs. Maintain required certifications and seek additional relevant certifications. Ensure the fitness studio or class area is clean, safe, and well-maintained. Report any equipment issues or facility concerns to the appropriate staff. Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Nationally recognized group exercise certification (e.g., AFAA, ACE, ACSM, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor) required.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required (or willingness to obtain within the first 30 days of employment).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging and effective group exercise classes.
- Knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, and fitness principles.
- Ability to motivate and inspire individuals of all fitness levels.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Physical ability to demonstrate exercises, lead classes, and assist participants with physical activities
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience teaching group exercise classes.
- Experience working in a community-focused organization or fitness center preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare group exercise classes that are safe, effective, and fun.
- Deliver classes that meet the needs and preferences of diverse participants.
- Provide clear instructions, demonstrations, and modifications to accommodate all fitness levels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with class participants.
- Create a welcoming and motivating environment for all members.
- Offer encouragement, support, and positive reinforcement.
- Ensure that all exercises are performed safely and effectively.
- Monitor class participants to ensure proper form and technique.
- Respond promptly to any accidents, injuries, or emergencies according to YMCA protocols.
- Stay current with industry trends, new exercise techniques, and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing YMCA training and development programs.
- Maintain required certifications and seek additional relevant certifications.
- Ensure the fitness studio or class area is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Report any equipment issues or facility concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of equipment as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
