Group Exercise Instructor

Description

Job Title: Group X/Cycling Instructor, Healthy Living Department
Job Code: Group X, Kettlebell, Kickboxing, Zumba, Water Aerobics
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time, Hourly
Payrate: $20.00 - $31.00/hour based on experience
Reports to: Healthy Living Director

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Responsible for walking around and making adjustments and correcting form during class.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and informing Director of any breakage or items needing replacement
• Report to work 5 minutes prior to class to prepare for class and ensure proper set up and tear down of class.
• Responsible for covering their class. Any substitutes should be called into their Director/coordinator.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

• Required certifications: CPR, AED
• Certification in areas of expertise group exercise
• At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.