What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at YMCA of Greensboro?
Hours: 5-10 hrs a week
Pay: based on certification
POSITION SUMMARY
The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing group classes in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for carrying out our promise to strengthen the foundations of community with focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while upholding our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- 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.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion and global work, as well as cultural competence.
- Collaboration – Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
- Developing Self and Others – Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.
- Emotional Maturity – Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
- Functional Expertise – Executes superior technical skills for the role.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education required – High school diploma or GED preferred, one to three months related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to speak effectively and respond to questions in front of a class. Ability to solve practical problems in the exercise class setting. Ability to operate the technology required to set up and run a class. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people. Ability to arrive in sufficient time for all classes to begin on time and be responsible for ending class on time. Ability to be responsible for securing coverage for a class if unable to meet required schedule.
- Ability to communicate effectively across socio-economic levels of the community to lead, encourage and inspire effective participation in Group Exercise classes.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, communicate instructions effectively and hear interactions of participants. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.
- Nationally recognized group exercise certification required for hire. CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogens and First Aid training required after hire.
