GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Group Exercise Instructor will instruct quality classes and provide excellent customer service to members and program participants in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Plan and instruct classes in a specialty area; maintain current certification in specialty area.
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Provide positive, specific cueing during class to ensure optimal workout.
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Be available to participants before and after class to help with equipment set up, answer questions, etc
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Inform class participants of YMCA programs and other announcements as requested by Director of Healthy Living
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Observe participants form and other behaviors to ensure safety, discuss individual progress with participants.
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Motivate and encourage class and program participation.
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Set up and take down own class equipment and report equipment problems to supervisor.
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Ensure safe and effective classes; responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents.
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Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
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Keep accurate class attendance records.
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Must follow and promote YMCA Covid-19 guidelines
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Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.
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Follow all program policy and procedures including Child Abuse Prevention Policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Never convicted of any child abuse including sexual abuse.
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Formal training and current certification in the Group Exercise class being taught (YMCA will provide).
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CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided).
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Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to individually lead a class and motivate participants.
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Preferred at least one year experience teaching group fitness classes or personal training.
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Must have availability to teach one or more of the following class times: Weekdays - 5:15am, 8:30am, 4:30pm or 5:30pm. Occasional Saturdays – 8:30am
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Ability to set up, move and store class equipment.
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Ability to interact and build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
