Group Exercise Instructor - Middletown Family YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

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

Reports to:

Program Director

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, growth of the program, and retention of participants.

• 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 at least one substitute per month, and appropriately secures a substitute instructor when needed.
• Maintains equipment and keeps 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.

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, remains calm in challenging situations, listens for understanding and meaning, speaks and writes effectively, takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, transfers learning from one situation to another, embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, actively participates in meetings, follows budgeting policies and procedures, reports all financial irregularities immediately, strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, seeks opportunities in the change process, accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships, has functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well, uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

• 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 ability to promote programs and services.
• Enthusiastic and supportive attitude.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

• 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.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to use hands to perform various tasks, reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally must aid or assist participants. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have endurance to complete the workout.
• Occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate while instructing class.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time
Job function:
Education and Training