Group Exercise Instructor, Mitch Park YMCA

Position Description

Arrive to class 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time to prepare participants for class.
Instruct group exercise classes and/or related classes.
Stay 5 minutes after scheduled end time to answer questions and build community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• 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 CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
• Bloodborne Pathogen, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire date and renewed annually.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
• Able to lead and motivate others.
• Able to demonstrate the skills specific to the class and have knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.
• Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings each year.
• Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
• 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.
• Assist with the Y special events when needed.
• Maintain appropriate class records on Paycom.
• Maintain accurate incident/accident reports.
• Positively support the Y and its mission.
• Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
• Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Maintain a good rapport with fitness program participants to respond to their needs and to represent the Y.
• 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.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS

Increase membership retention and increase membership numbers,
increase volunteer involvement in the Y through special events,
increase volunteer base for the Annual Campaign,
increase awareness in wellness and strength in the community
and introduce and encourage participation in other Y activities.

Education and Experience

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, 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