Group Fitness Instructor Tier 1: Lowe's YMCA

Under the direction of the Group Fitness Director/Coordinator and consistent with the YMCA's Christian mission, Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for instructing safe, fun, and effective group experience experiences on land and in water. Instructors are responsible for enhancing the quality and growth of the program to attract new participants and retain current memberships.

Culture Statement

The culture of the Y is rooted in our Christian mission and core values. We strive every day to collectively embody our purpose of serving as a catalyst to transform lives and communities through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are respectful – we treat each other and those we serve as we hope to be treated ourselves. We are caring – we show a sincere concern for others and their well-being. We are honest – we are truthful in what we say and what we do, and we do not make promises we do not intend to keep. We are responsible – we are good stewards of our resources, strive for excellence and our actions are accountable to those we serve. We are innovative – we harness creativity, are solution minded and forward thinking. We lead with faith.

Essential Functions

• Design and prepare class routines that meet all the necessary components and safety guidelines in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Allow for pre/post class member engagement to build member relations.
• Record class attendance and maintain a minimum of 50% target attendance with continual growth.
• Responsible for teaching a minimum of 1 class per week (4/month) including but not limited to at least one sub per month, and appropriately securing a substitute instructor when needed.
• Responsible to start and end class on time.
• Maintain equipment and keep group exercise area clean.
• Participate in Community Outreach campaign initiatives.
• Awareness of all branch emergency procedures.
• Must attend staff meetings
• Participation in continuing education training specific to individual goals and branch objectives.
• Supports the mission, vision and direction of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• All mandatory YMCA of Greater Charlotte trainings must be completed by the required date
• Proof of current ACE Group Exercise Certification or AEA Water Fitness Certification (or equivalent) or Specialty Trademarked Certification.
• 1 year (100 hours) or more of teaching experience
• Passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Reliable, self-motivated and self-starter
• Outgoing personality with a natural ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to promote programs and services
• Enthusiastic and supportive attitude
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and genuinely committed to providing quality service
• Willing to work flexible work hours based on center's need
• Must be technologically proficient and adaptable.

All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding Y-Culture
• Building a personal fitness brand
• Connection & Boundaries
• Active listening & conflict resolution
• Fitness Assessments
• Specialty format specific training
• Staff Development - Learn

Working Conditions

• Ability to teach classes at a variety of days/times.
• Ability to work irregular work hours, including nights and weekends on
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit while maintaining alertness for extended periods of
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds in
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
• Ability to "spot" participants.

Competencies

1. ENGAGING COMMUNITY: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
2. COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause
3. FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE: Executes superior technical skills for the role
4. EMOTIONAL MATURITY: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations