Group Fitness Instructor - Part Time

Description

A Career with a Cause:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus;

youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

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

Under the supervision of the Health & Wellness Director, the Group Fitness Instructor will assist in ensuring that the members of the YMCA of Central New York receive the appropriate guidance in their pursuit to achieve their health and wellness goals. The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for creating a safe and enjoyable exercise experience in the Group Exercise, Mind/Body and/or Cycle Studio of the YMCA of Central New York.

To achieve this environment, the Group Exercise Instructor must be able to deliver a safe, fun, dynamic and effective group exercise programs, enforce all group exercise program policies and rules, maintain the cleanliness of Group Exercise, Mind/Body and/or cycle studio and equipment and ensure that the needs of all members are met through constant attention to detail. The incumbent accepts, demonstrates and teaches the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

By encouraging healthy lifestyles, we make a positive difference in people’s lives.

• Deliver and lead a safe & effective Group Exercise program(s):
• Expected to maintain and keep all certifications current when instructing at the YMCA.
• Maintain all YMCA character values and regulations in and out of the Group Exercise and Cycle Studio.
• Plan routines following standards and guidelines set forth by National YMCA of USA in regards to warm-up, cool down, overall class structure and music selection.
• Leads group exercise classes following standards and guidelines set forth by National YMCA of the USA.
• Modify all wellness classes and routines to meet the varying wellness levels of our members.
• Continually strive to obtain the most recent Health and Wellness Industry information and/or studies.
• Maintain attendance records for classes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Responsible for obtaining substitute instructor from sub instructor list provided for all classes.
• Educate members on current health and wellness issues and trends.

• Review all policies outlined in the procedure manual regarding emergency procedures relating to injury or illness of a member.
• Know and enforce all Health & Wellness program policies, procedures and rules in a consistent, fair and firm manner.
• Ensures a safe, fun dynamic workout, respond to incidents, accidents and emergencies appropriately, calmly and professionally.
• Protect the organization and the members from harm or suit.
• Perform any necessary maintenance, removing any dirt or obstacles that would be in harm’s way; at end of your class, make sure all equipment is put away neatly and orderly, the stereo equipment is shut down in proper manner; lock up all equipment storage and stereo cabinet; lock-up studio and shut off lights before leaving.
• Report emergency maintenance needs immediately to the maintenance department.
• Record and report any faulty equipment and/or lapse in maintenance. Process work…