Tai Chi Group Exercise Instructor - Catonsville

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Association Director of Group Fitness, or other assigned associate, Group Exercise Instructor 1 is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Group Exercise Instructor 1 will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/teaching high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun group exercise class; and also providing a safe and welcoming environment that promoted group interaction.

Essential Functions

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
• Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
• Obtain and maintain group exercise certification, and continuous education on formats
• Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
• Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
• Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Able to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

Required Certifications

• Yoga: Yoga Alliance, FitTour, YogaFit, PiYo, NETA 200hr
• BODYCOMBAT: Les Mills
• BODYPUMP: Les Mills
• Zumba
• Cycling: Maddog, Keiser, AFPA, Reebok, Les Mills
• SPRINT
• Pilates: Peak Pilates, Stott Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance
• Barre: SoulBodyBarre, Balletone
• Waterfitness: AEA Aqua Fitness Professional, AAAI/ISMA Aqua Instructor

Company Commitment

• The Y in Central Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
• Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA.
• We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities.