Group Exercise Instructor

Job Functions

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications
• Compile program records including: attendance, questionnaires, evaluations, and accident/incident reports when necessary
• Aid with special promotional activities (open house, demonstrations, health and fitness fairs and verbal announcements)
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for exercise
• Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns
• Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
• Be prepared to teach new routines at the start of a new session/schedule
• Learn the names of participants who attend your classes
• Share educational information with your class participants
• Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm
• Motivate class participants to the best of your ability
• Note new participants and help them to feel comfortable
• Keep up-to-date on safety and fitness trends
• Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach and record it appropriately
• Exceed member expectations by “going the extra mile”
• Handle member complaints and concerns quickly and effectively
• Behave as a role model for a fit and healthy person
• Enforce group fitness rules pertaining to age, footwear, lateness, etc.

Leadership Competencies

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
• Supports fundraising
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Buils rapport and relates well to others
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
• Takes initiative to assist in developing others
• Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
• Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
• Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately
• Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
• Pursues an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process
• Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Education, Experience and Physical Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR, First Aid and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications
• Attend Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness Workshops when offered
• Must be timely, well-organized and prepared in advance to teach classes
• Must be in excellent physical condition and possess the ability to lift up to 45 pounds using proper technique
• Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
• Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment
• Must be flexible to meet requirements of the position including possible evening, weekend and holiday hours
• Must possess extensive practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field, or have passed the YMCA Exercise Instructor I certification course
• Must obtain certification through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizations within one year of hire
• Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress
• Adequate vision to review documents; hearing adequate to interact with the public