Group Exercise Instructor - El Camino

Description 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. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health & Wellness
• Group Exercise at the Y and Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent certification with another organization) (within 6 months of hire)
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

$21.00 - $37.00/hour

Change Leadership:
Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community:
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy:
Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism:
Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration:

Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence:
Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion:
Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making:
Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management:
Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise:
Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation:
Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management:
Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others:
Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity:
Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.