Group Fitness Instructor

Deadline to Apply: July 22, 2024

Position Summary

Fitness Instructor: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Holds a key position in the delivery of Group Fitness/Cycle/Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes to all participants. This responsibility will include safe and effective classes while providing a variety of options for all fitness levels. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in group fitness classes.

Knowledge And Skills

He/she must maintain current certification(s) while teaching, including a nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification such as AFAA or ACE. If teaching class that requires a program specific certification (Les Mills Programming, ZUMBA, Freedom Barre, BANG) certification must remain current per program requirements. Continuing Education is required on a yearly basis as needed to maintain Group Fitness Certification or specialized programs and to help stay current with industry standards and trends. The instructor must also have the ability to instruct, guide and work with individuals of multi-level skills and capabilities, while demonstrating proper form and technique. A high degree of energy and strong endurance is required while physically completing the workout along with participants.

Effective and efficient time management, demonstrate the capacity to lead /coach participants, organizational skills and the ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude and a nurturing, positive spirit are a must in this position at all times. Emphasis on supporting and exemplifying the ”Y-Voice” when in contact with members, participants, staff and community both on and off Y grounds.

Essential Functions

Group Fitness Instructor

• Instructs fitness classes in accordance with nationally recognized group fitness standards, workout is prepared ahead of time.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages involvement/participation at Y sponsored events and identifies potential volunteers.
• Maintains accurate class attendance records.
• Starts and ends class promptly.
• Conveys information on fitness programs and schedules and as appropriate refers participants to try other fitness classes.
• Secures qualified substitute well in advance and notify supervisor of change.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and lead class participants to put away needed class equipment in proper storage location. Reports damaged equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

Group Fitness Instructor:

• Certifications: CPR , AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification (AFAA, ACE)
• Program specific certifications (i.e. Les Mills programming, Freedom Barre, BANG! Power Dance, etc.)
• Must be able to demonstrate proper form and technique in accordance with current national group fitness standards and/or program specific standards
• 1-3 years of teaching experience
• Creates/provides high quality classes with average attendance.
• Actively participates in Y events (at least one per year).
• Must display an outgoing, positive personality with participants, both on and off site.
• At least 18 years of age.
  
  

Ymca Certificates/Trainings

• Blood borne Pathogen Training
• Maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications
• Maintain updated YMCA Code of Conduct Training annually
• Maintain Group Fitness Certification
• Maintain specialty certifications as set forth by program developer.