Group Exercise Instructor

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We are looking for hard working, dedicated instructors who have a passion and drive to help others regardless of fitness level, achieve their fitness goals and become a part of our Y community.

Maximum weekly hours (Mon‑Sun) may not exceed 28 hours total within the Y, with at least one scheduled class time.

• Ensure all members and guests are welcomed in every class and treated in a manner such that they enjoy the best possible experience at the Two Rivers YMCA.
• Offer only programs that address all three sides of the YMCA triangle; spirit, mind, and body. Continue developing new, tangible means of offering all three in every class.
• Find substitutes when unable to teach classes, and do so in a timely manner.
• Interpret YMCA policies and procedures to all in a positive manner. Ensure all staff complete appropriate trainings and certifications.
• Attend quarterly instructor trainings as planned in advance by supervisor.
• Encourage class participants to complete evaluations at the end of each session.
• Report all member and participant inquiries and complaints to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Implement new and improved choreography and music as decided upon with supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and cleaning supply inventory. Communicate maintenance needs immediately with supervisors to ensure all equipment is fixed or replaced in 24 hours.
• Assist in delivering community education programs and organizing special events.
• Understand and implement basic risk management principles under supervisor’s direction.
• A neat and clean personal appearance will be kept at all times. Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness as necessary to complete essential duties and responsibilities.

• All group exercise class participants, regardless of skill or experience, will be greeted and feel welcome in any Two Rivers YMCA group exercise program.
• Every group exercise program will provide the opportunity to develop one’s spirit, mind, and body.
• Programs will be enhanced through regular training, evaluation, and communication between participants, instructors, and other YMCA staff.
• Instructors and their names will be easily identifiable during all programs.
• Group exercise programs will only use state of the art, well maintained equipment.
• The overall quality of the YMCA and its programs and services will be viewed as excellent by more members and guests, leading to higher satisfaction and participation rates.

• General requirements
  • Self‑motivation to members and the community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner by telephone and in person.
  • Quick learner with attention to detail.
  • Computer and keyboarding skills.
  • Patience to deal with high volumes of people.
  • Sound judgment for dealing with daily issues.
  • Always cognizant of member, community, and staff safety.
• Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma; at least two years of experience leading other employees and group exercise/fitness programs in a diverse environment.
• Language Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, curriculum, policy/procedure manuals, and financial documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members and non‑members of the YMCA.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents, students, administrators, and staff.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
  • Ability to compose and interpret a department budget and basic statistics.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • CPR/AED Certification.
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
  • Any certification necessary for instructing and leading specific fitness classes (LIVESTRONG, Yoga, AEA, Pilates, Les Mills, Personal Training).
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities
  • Must have competence on a computer.

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