Instructor

Georgia Mountains YMCA

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor Job Grade: 12

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Group Exercise Coordinator or Wellness Director Revision Date: 03/20/2017

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• 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.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations, reports all incidents to direct supervisor and provides any necessary follow-up.
• Improves the health and well-being of the community the YMCA serves.
• Assists in equipment cleaning and maintenance, informing the coordinator of any breakage or items needing replacement.
• Introduces themselves before each class and welcomes all new participants.
• Addresses questions and concerns of YMCA members with exceptional service and ensures adequate follow through in a timely manner.
• Secures any substitute needed for instruction of scheduled class that cannot be taught.
• Attends staff meetings and any other training as assigned.
• Actively participates in the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.
• Any other duties assigned.

NOTE: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Innovation: Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Qualifications:

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire (available through Leadership University).
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to audition and perform skills necessary to lead others in a group fitness environment.