Youth Exercise Instructor

Responsible and accountable for planning, conducting, and evaluating high quality classes. The Youth Exercise Instructor must emphasize member service, character development, the mission statement and work with membership retention and promotion.

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day.

We are cause-driven
. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.

We are welcoming we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Provide a fun and safe class for participants of all abilities and levels.
• Ensure tracking, follow-up of program participants
• Must maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
• Know and understand the exercise area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Assist in the ideas for retention and sale initiatives for all health and wellness programs and members.
• Assist supervisor with ideas in the marketing for the health and wellness department.
• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications.
• Responsible for updating all areas and certifications through YMCA or National continuing education units, exercise science, nutrition and choreography.
• Responsible for staying current with the center announcements and information.
• Maintain a safe and clean, well organized area.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a minimum one year experience in this or a related field.
• Current CPR (child and adult).
• Current First Aid.
• Must be able to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Must be able to reflect a positive attitude.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.