Les Mills Group Exercise Instructor

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Wellness Instructor works to conduct a safe, effective, educational, and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA of the ROSES.

Culture

• We are welcoming: we are open to all.
• We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Conducts a safe and effective land or water based wellness class designed to improve muscular and cardiovascular strength, flexibility and range of motion, balance, coordination and well being.
• Puts the health and well-being of the class participant first in all aspects, providing exercise modifications for participant safety and success.
• Buils authentic relationships with class participants, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members to enhance membership.
• Is available to work regularly scheduled classes and to serve as a substitute instructor during weekday, weeknight and weekend classes as necessary.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants.
• Sets-up and maintains equipment and facility as required for class, reporting any unsafe facility concerns to the Wellness Coordinator/Director.
• Begins and ends class on time.
• Maintains accurate attendance records.
• Wears appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members; one YMCA staff shirt is provided and additional shirts may be purchased.
• Applies YMCA OF THE ROSES policy/procedures for emergency situations, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior.
• Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification before teaching the first class.
• Experience as a participant and/or instructing between 1 to 2 years in a group exercise class or classes.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.

Additional Requirements

• Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.