Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of the Northwoods – Flambeau River

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor Location: Flambeau River

FLSA Status: Part time Non-Exempt Revision Date: 01/09/2025

Wage Range: $12.00 / Hour Reports to: Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

2. Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

3. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

4. Keeps accurate class attendance records.

5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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 and 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, and 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 and actively participates in meetings. 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 and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. (or will obtain certification within 90 days of hire)

1. Certification in areas of expertise.

2. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

3. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to conduct classes and activities.

2. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I understand and mutually accept the above descriptions to the job to be performed.

Group Fitness Instructor Date

Program Director Date

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 10 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Park Falls, WI 54552 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Park Falls, WI 54552: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $12