Group Exercise Instructor, Frank Deluca YMCA Family Center: MM: 71:T3

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Type Part-time Position Summary This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities. This position is responsible for providing high quality group exercise, customer service, and product knowledge to members in a safe and clean environment. Job Responsibilities Creates and leads an inclusive workout that motivates participants to work to their highest potential. This includes offering appropriate modifications and progressions so that all participants can scale the workout to their level. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Arrives prepared and on time to all classes and provides clear instructions for all members. Use verbal and visual cues in a timely manner and coordinates all movement within tempo, downbeat, or the 32-count phrase of the music for appropriate formats in all components of a class except for the cool down. Ability to adjust choreography/workout on the spot based on the needs and abilities of the participants in the room. Actively recruits and retains group exercise participants. Connect and engage with participants during class verbally and with eye contact. Motivate members in support of meeting personal and program goals. Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and other YMCA programs based on their health and well-being goals. Utilizes tools, technology and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.). Maintain confidentiality with personal information of others. Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Respond promptly when rescue or first aid is necessary. Enforce all safety rules. Attends all staff meetings. Up-to-date Group Exercise (per Association requirements) certifications will be required at each annual performance evaluation. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Evening or early Morning Availability Needed High School graduate or equivalent preferred CPR, First Aid, AED Certification preferred prior to hire. Must obtain within 60 days of hire Ability to choreograph music with group exercise movements Ability to work with people of all ages Customer service-oriented attitude with members and fellow employees Certified Group Exercise Certification required from one of the following: Athletics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise (AFAA GX), American Council on Exercise Group Exercise (ACE GX), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM CPT), American Council on Exercise (ACE CPT), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA CPT), International Sports Science Association (ISSA CPT), World Instructor Training Schools (WITS CPT), National Personal Training Institute (NPTI), National Exercise Trainer Association (NETA), Fit Tour, America Sports and Fitness Association (ASFA) or a 4-year degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy. Must be current and in good standing. Employer conducts background check and drug screening. Work Environment & Physical Demands Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed. Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to perform medium work. May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone, computer keyboard, and other equipment Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind. Must possess hearing and visual capabilities with or without correction in order to monitor environment and members well-being. Must possess auditory, verbal and visual capabilities in order to communicate via phone and in person. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time including continuous physical endurance for thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity. Disclaimers All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

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