What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at Ozarks Regional YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community. They lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group exercise classes.
OUR CULTURE:
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. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Be knowledgeable and adhere to Safety Policies, Procedures and Emergency Response Plans. Always keeping Safety at the forefront of your mind. Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; build relationships with and among members and program participants.
2. Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship building the number one priority at all times. (Relationship Builder)
3. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group exercise classes, as directed by the supervisor, that align with the healthy living program goals and objectives.
4. Understands different health needs; observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
5. Makes self available to all members regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or fitness level. Share your knowledge and be a resource for sound health and fitness information.
6. Responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the Ozarks Regional YMCA is conveyed at all times
7. Asks and answers questions and displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and wellness goals.
8. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
9. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
10. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
11. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Ensure all injuries or incidents have been reported on an Injury Report Form.
12. Take responsibility to keep studio/exercise classroom and equipment neat and clean.
13. Maintain good attendance. Give supervisor at least two weeks’ notice of schedule changes.
14. Assume total responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
15. Allow ten minutes to prepare for class and allow for five minutes after class to be available for members.
16. Arrive for assigned class well-groomed and in proper uniform.
17. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
18. Products or services that are not a part of the YMCA program(s) shall not be promoted or endorsed by an employee to any member or guest whether the employee is “on the clock” or not.
19. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. National certification in group fitness instruction (e.g., ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA group exercise instructor certification required.
3. Certification in area of expertise required.
4. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
5. Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
6. At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is a safety-sensitive position: 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.
1. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in exercise classes and activities.
2. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including walking, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
