Barre Instructor, Rankin YMCA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain current certifications.
• Record class attendance on designated form.
• Enforce safety standards, procedures and guidelines according to branch procedures.
• Secure a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class, remind substitute at least 24 hours in advance, and notify supervisor of change.
• Affiliate with the Y and its mission.
• Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
• Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Educate participants on proper form, contraindicated exercises and modifications of moves.
• Increase participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Report equipment in need of repair.
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements

• Must be certified in CPR/PR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months or 60 hours of practical experience of group exercise class experience.
• Must be able to lift in excess of ten pounds.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles** and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise or National Certification***.
• **Within 6 months of hire date – Healthy Lifestyles.
• ***Within 12 months of hire date - YMCA Foundations.

Qualifications

• Physically and mentally fit in order to demonstrate all levels of aerobic, toning and/or yoga/pilates exercises while being alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPR/PR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to demonstrate the skills specific to the class and have knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.

Skills

• Knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• First aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Paid for the listed scheduled class time, plus 10 minutes of additional required time.

Pay

• Pay rate is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Schedule is determined by the Health and Wellness Director/Coordinator.