JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Location: Southeast and Northwest Branches FLSA Status: Part-time
Reports to: Group Exercise Program Director
Salary Range: $15-$25/hour depending upon experience
POSITION SUMMARY
The Monroe County YMCA is currently seeking part-time enthusiastic, group exercise instructors to teach a variety of group exercise classes! We are specifically looking for individuals to teach strength-based classes and boot camp-style classes in the early AM, evenings, and/or weekends.
A YMCA Group Exercise Instructor provides quality instruction in a group setting which contributes to each member's health and fitness goals. Instructors must follow group exercise professional standards, build positive relationships with members and staff, and exhibit the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide a safe group exercise class with appropriate and variedmovements.
- Provide modifications for different levels while leading group exerciseclasses.
- Always ensure the safety of all exercise participants.
- Attempt to know each participant's name and his/her individual fitnessgoals.
- Arrive early/stay late after class as needed to be available tomembers.
- Monitor and record classattendance.
- Ensure that equipment is in proper working order and that it is usedcorrectly.
- Notifysupervisorofunsafeconditions,injuries,accidents,neededrepairsormember complaintsimmediately.
- Check communication outlets routinely (email, Group ExPro).
- Follow YMCA substitution policies and be willing to sub forothers.
- Attend all fitness meetings and trainingsessions.
- Be familiar with all emergency procedures, exits andcodes.
- Keep all certificationscurrent.
- Be a teamplayer.
QUALIFICATIONS
- CurrentCPRCertificationandBloodBornePathogenstrainingcanbeobtainedatthe YMCA and must be completed within 30 days ofemployment.
- Yoga instructors must have a minimum of 200 YogaAlliance Approved Certificate of Training.
- PilatesinstructorsmusthaveacertificateofcompletionfromanauthorizedPilates CertificationProgram.
- Allotherland-based,aquatics,andcyclinginstructorsmusthaveaNationalcertification through an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); upon employment or within six months of hiredate.
- Dependable andpunctual.
- Strong leadershipqualities.
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational with largegroups.
- Possess good verbal and interpersonal skills.
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
