Group Exercise Instructor

About the role

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for presenting a positive and competent image of the Old Colony Y through quality and engaging fitness programs designed to retain and recruit membership. Well prepared, relevant, safe and effective programming will be taught in a professional manner, resulting in friendly, convenient and courteous service.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement high level fitness routines that combine cutting edge trends with well established basic choreography to ensure a safe, healthy and constructive environment for all participants.
• Teach well prepared, relevant, safe and effective programming in a professional manner.
• Be flexible to meet requirements of the position including possible evening, weekend and holiday hours.
• Be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress.
• Keep confidences and practice discernment.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current CPR, First Aid and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications
• Regularly take continuing education courses in your area of practice to maintain certification or at least annually
• Be in excellent physical condition and possess the ability to lift at least 45 pounds using proper technique
• Be able to think independently and develop/deliver class routines
• Have adequate vision to review documents; hearing adequate to interact with the public