Group Exercise Instructor

About the role

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner. This position offers a variety of benefits including free individual Y membership, discounted programs, personal training, and retirement contributions.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner to clock in and prepare for the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Prepares to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design.
• All equipment and music used in the class is appropriate.
• All classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down for water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movement patterns.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures and the location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD and fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Leaves the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and substitutes for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and recommends classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.

Requirements

• Must hold a current certification (or willing to become certified within 90-days of employment) with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA, Water Art, Water in Motion, YASA, etc. to teach Group Exercise or Water Fitness classes.
• Instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Body Combat etc. must hold a current certification in the specialty taught.
• Must hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.