Group Exercise Trainer

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. NATURE AND SCOPE: Under the direction of VP of Community Health & Wellness, the Association Group Exercise Trainer will provide support and guidance to group exercise instructors in the select training format. Curriculum has been pre-designed and must be adhered to as designed. Participants will be assessed in a written and hands-on fashion.

Requirements

Must hold a current Group Exercise Instructor certification either through the YMCA or a nationally recognized certifying body. Accepted organizations include – ACE, AFAA, ACSM, IFTA, IFA, ISSA, NETA.
Must be active with CPR/AED certification.
Must be willing to work at any Metro Atlanta YMCA locations on training days
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-designed curriculum to class participants in effective, meaningful and compelling ways.
Encourage group participation and interaction through the use of open-ended questions and facilitate commitment and retention of participants.
Create a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive.
Foster relationships with and between participants.
Make learning a shared responsibility for the group.
Prepare before each class (printing of materials, classroom set-up, etc.).
Provide accessibility to participants both before and after sessions to answer questions and follow-up on any questions you cannot answer during training time.
Follow-up with participants outside of the training if they do not pass the practical or the written skills portions of the training.
Be willing to travel 10-60 miles to branches within the Metropolitan Atlanta area.
Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately and with all needed materials.