HIIT/Boot Camp Group Exercise Instructor

About the Role

Under the direction of the Fitness Director/Coordinator and consistent with the mission of the YMCA of the Suncoast, the group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing safe, effective, and fun group exercise, enhancing the quality and growth of the program, and retaining participants.

Candidate must be able to teach HIIT/Boot Camp from 9:00am - 10:00am on weekday mornings.

Pay

$15.45/hr - $28.00/hr (based on qualifications)

Responsibilities

• Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time.
• Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines.
• Creates a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct.
• Keeps supplies organized, maintains and cleans facility, and cares for equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of all audio equipment (mic, CDs, batteries, etc.).
• Responsible for the care, returning, and storage of all class equipment.
• Exercises sound judgment in relationship to class safety and injuries; understands and follows all emergency procedures.
• Engages in positive public relations with members; role models SMART.
• Maintains professionalism at all times; wears appropriate dress code approved uniform while on duty.
• Attends all staff meetings, in-house trainings, demonstrations, and special promotions as designated by supervisor.
• Each instructor is responsible for covering their own class when unable to attend; Fitness Director is a last resort for assistance.
• Instructor could be replaced if consistently unable to meet the schedule of their class.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be able to teach at least one format of safe, effective, and fun group exercise classes that meet all necessary components and safe guidelines in accordance with YMCA of the USA accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Upon hire, must complete:
  • Intro to the Y's Cause & Culture
  • Y's Way to Service & Engagement
  • I Hear You: Service with CARE
• Within 90 days of hire, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Within 90 days of hire, the following trainings are required:
  • Foundation of Listen First
  • Orientation to Healthy Living
  • Principles of Member Health and Wellness
  • Wellness Center at the Y or Group Exercise at the Y
• Get SMART preferred.

Skills

• Ability to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety.
• Current knowledge of exercise class structure, cueing technique, creative choreography, and exercise variety.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Physical stamina and agility for extended periods of time.
• Effective communication and human relations skills to handle situations with people of all socioeconomic levels.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Communication and Influence
• Innovation
• Program and Project Management
• Functional Expertise