YMCA Job Description Job Title:

Group Exercise Instructor Leadership Level:

Leader Job Type:

Part-Time Pay Range:

$16.00 - $18.00

FLSA Status:

on-

Exempt Schedule:

Varied Reports to:

Wellness Director Primary Function:

Wellness

POSITION SUMMARY

Instruct group classes. Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction, Tivity Health, OR YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Certification and/or experience in areas of expertise.
• You must stay current with the above certifications.

The YMCA will reimburse you half of the cost for your pre-requisite and initial online training courses for the YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification. After that, you are reimbursed up to $50 every year for continuing education after the continuing education is approved by the director. Unused training funds do not carry over.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Specific Functions

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Attends periodic group exercise staff meetings. General Functions
• Assists with functions and events as needed
• Attends required meetings, conferences or training as deemed necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act; this list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Flexibility to respond to facility emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel required between YMCA facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
• Shows a desire to serve others and meet community needs.
• Collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perspectives.
• Builds rapport and connects well with others.
• Makes sound judgments and applies insights from one situation to another.
• Engages in self-development to enhance job performance.
• Displays openness to change and seeks opportunities within the change process.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Free fitness classes Gym membership Paid sick time

Work Location:

In person