Certified Group Exercise Instructor - French Creek YMCA

Certified Group Exercise Instructor - French Creek YMCA

Be among the first 25 applicants. Group Exercise Instructors design and instruct safe, high-quality, effective and challenging group exercise classes. Instructors must be knowledgeable, professional, motivating, and member-focused.

• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are appropriate for participants’ abilities.
• Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills being taught, explain them clearly and work at appropriate skill level and intensity.
• Frequently demonstrate movement modifications and encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace.
• Monitor intensity, technique, proper form and hydration throughout the class.
• Use clear verbal and physical cues in advance of a movement change.
• Plan in advance the composition and choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines.
• Accurately record class attendance of each member.
• Be responsible for the safety of all participants; know emergency procedures and proper use of emergency equipment.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s degree preferred.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid.
• Current certification in Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or current Group Exercise certification from an organization approved by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
• Must possess current certification (if available) and/or documentation of training in the specific class format.