Group Exercise Instructor

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Part Time Northfield YMCA, Northfield, MN, US

Salary Range: $12.50 To $12.50 Hourly

Job Title:

Group Exercise Instructor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 3

Position Type:
Part-time

Reports to:

Program Coordinator & Director

Instructs group classes, provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Creates a welcoming and safe environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

The Northfield Area Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and a strong community. We will relentlessly pursue opportunities that strengthen our community and help them thrive. Youth Development-Encourage and nurture the potential of all youth we serve. Healthy Living-Improve whole life wellbeing in our communities. Social Responsibility-Develop socially responsible communities.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Potential classes may include Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, TRX, Kettle Bells, etc.

• Values:
  Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community:
  Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion:
  Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships:
  Build rapport and relate well with others
• Developing Others:
  Take the initiative to assist in developing others
• Decision-Making:
  Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Change Capacity:
  Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications (within 30 days of hire).
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

• Certification in area(s) of expertise. i.e., Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Mat Pilates, Dance, Active Older Adults, Silver Sneakers, etc.
• 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes

This position operates in a typical fitness center/gym area with general fitness equipment and machines. The employee will spend time assisting at the desk and with members when they need assistance with the equipment or machines.

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.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close…