Specialty Group Exercise Instructor - East Belleville YMCA

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• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education: takes courses to expand knowledge base and practical skill.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation that would prevent them from participating.
• Gives pre-class instructions; explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique; can modify exercises for those with low-back discomfort or musculoskeletal problems, as well as pregnant, de-conditioned or overweight individuals.
• Assesses levels of fitness and directs students to appropriate classes, beginning through advance.
• Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the class; ensures everyone is wearing appropriate footwear and permeable clothing, is aware of ventilation and temperature, insists on safe flooring for impact aerobics, plays music at a level that motivates but doesn't overpower cues.
• Maintains visual contact, monitors each individual's level of fatigue and looks for signs of overexertion.
• Guides students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
• Sets up equipment and stores it securely after class and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Is responsible for securing own substitutes if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.
• Certification through specialty format required.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings.
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University.
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide.
• Discounts on YMCA programs.
• Discounts on YMCA childcare.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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