Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga

About the role

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor - Yoga is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begin and end classes on time.
• Prepare to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design.
• Ensure all equipment and music are appropriate for the class.
• Structure all classes taught to include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down for water classes) and stretch.
• Keep classes fresh by incorporating new music, exercises, or movement patterns.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and the location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Report all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD and fill out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Leave 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.
• Work cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrate team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speak positively about other instructors to members and be knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Act as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting with members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must have a 200-hour Yoga RYT from Yoga Alliance or a Primary Group Exercise Certification plus a yoga specialty certification.
• Must hold a Registered Yoga Trainer Certification (RYT) with current membership or an NCCA-certified yoga credential plus an NCCA Group Exercise certification.
• Shows proficiency with excellent instruction and fluidity of movements and poses.
• Must be able to instruct all ability levels with proper modifications.
• Holds a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and BBP certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• 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.

Benefits

• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% discount on personal training.
• 12% retirement contribution, once fully vested.
• 403b retirement savings plan.