Group Fitness Instructor

The Group Fitness Instructor will conduct general fitness classes with an emphasis on health and well-being to participants of all ages. You will maintain constant supervision of students to ensure safety. The Group Exercise Instructor will create positive, nurturing and cooperative relationships with students. You will also facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Lead group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes
• Build effective relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA
• Maintain working knowledge of class and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Keep accurate class attendance records
• Keep up with time card
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
• Dress in appropriate attire for class
• Responsible for ensuring the aerobics room is clean. Placing all equipment back in its place, and turning all lights off
• Arrange a substitute when absent
• All instructors will be financially responsible for their initial certification. The YMCA may assist with renewal CEC's to keep their certification updated and active. All instructors will sign a non-compete contract should they seek financial assistance from the Y to maintain their certification. Those choosing to be financially independent regarding their certification will not have to sign a non-compete contract
• All instructors will be expected to attend 2 mandatory staff meetings per year

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
• Certification in areas of expertise
• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting

• Flexible work schedule
• Free individual Y membership
• Program discounts
• Retirement contribution for eligible staff