Land/Water Group Exercise Instructor (Springfield and Lincoln Locations)

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Lead and instruct classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Locations include Springfield Branches and Lincoln Area


OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause 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.


CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Display a friendly, helpful and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Interacts well with class participants. Smiles, encourages individual work out levels, generates enthusiasm, and is available before and after class to answer participant questions from to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
5. Follows guidelines for class format including warm up/stretching, works all major muscle groups as appropriate for the level of the class, and provides cool down.
6. Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
7. Demonstrates self-confidence; directions are clear and easy to follow
8. Classes begin and end on time; workout transitions are smooth, breaks for pulse check as appropriate.
9. Educates class participants on muscle being worked/stretched: demonstrates correct technique alignment for aerobic section/ high and low impact moves; and safe and low risk for participants 10. Keeps mandatory classes, training and/or certifications current
11. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
12. Helps promote programs that increase class growth and member retention, which are offered within the health and wellness department.
13. Helps support and promoting strong kids annual campaign
14. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Competency: Clusters of observable skills and behaviors needed to be successful within an organization or role.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is communityfocused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Ys cause.
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.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

OBSERVABLE BEHAVHIORS (Leader)
Express the Ys Cause & Culture
Create a safe, welcoming and respectful environment
Deliver a high-quality experience
Serve others by welcoming, connecting and supporting
Invite Others to get involved and give back
Listen with the intent to support
See the Y as a lifelong connection.

Qualifications

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.

1) Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
2) National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification strongly preferred prior to hire.
a.) If not currently certified, must obtain a National Certification or the YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification within 1 year of employment.
3) At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
4) Ability to learn quickly.
5) Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
6) Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
7) Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.



WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
Ability to conduct classes and activities.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
o Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
May require physical effort while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking and climbing.
Specifically,
o Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day.
o Carrying supplies to and from work locations, normally lifting less than 25lbs.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $13 - $28