Group Exercise Instructor - East Butler County Family YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - East Butler County Family YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Starting Pay: $14/hour

Title:

Group Exercise Instructor FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Starting Pay: $14/hour Status:
Part Time Department:
Wellness

Reports to:

Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Program Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley (GMV) YMCA Association, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing safe, effective, and fun group exercise (land or water), as well as, enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of program participants.

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION

SUMMARY:

OUR MISSION:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. OUR IMPACT:
To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment which encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Essential Functions:

• Designs and prepares class routines that meet all necessary components and safety guidelines in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Offers opportunities for pre/post class member engagement to build member relations; starts and ends class on time.
• Maintains class attendance records.
• Instructs a minimum of two (2) classes per week (eight (8) per month) including but not limited to at least one sub per month, and appropriately securing a substitute instructor when needed.
• Maintains equipment and keep group exercise area clean.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Participates in continuing education training specific to individual goals and branch objectives.
• Attends all staff meetings and YMCA training sessions as required by supervisor.
• Maintains all certifications.

YMCA LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR, First Aid, AED required, or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Approved Group Fitness Instructor Certification required
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to promote programs and services.
• Enthusiastic and supportive attitude.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Basic computers skills (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to view/enter data.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants.
• The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment.

The Great Miami Valley YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.