Fitness Group Exercise Instructor

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A YMCA Fitness Group Exercise Instructor conducts group exercise classes in the areas of cardiovascular wellness, flexibility, and muscular endurance, incorporating warm ups and cool downs for each class.

• Plan and lead exercise classes.
• Set up equipment and store securely after class.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Keep track of participants and note when there is a new participant in class or when a regular participant has dropped out.
• Check instructor book or board weekly to keep current with announcements and information from the director.
• Be a team player with all other associates.
• Maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
• Stay knowledgeable in fitness, exercise science, nutrition, CPR, First Aid, choreography, etc. through required YMCA and national CEUs.
• Notify appropriate associate of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Use a microphone in class, if available.
• Relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Reflect a positive attitude.
• Accept National Group Exercise Certification (e.g., AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (e.g., Zumba, Yoga Fit, RYT 200/500, Piloxing, Pilates, Les Mills, etc.) and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Complete and pass audition with director.
• Ability to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Ability to reflect a positive attitude.
• Accepted National Group Exercise Certification (i.e., AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (i.e., Zumba, Yoga Fit, RYT 200 or 500, Piloxing, Pilates, etc.) and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non-profit Organization Management