What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor - Central position at YMCA of The Inland Northwest?
Job Description
Job Description
OUR CULTURE :
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.
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 supplies group exercise instruction and support for the Health and Wellness department. The Group Exercise Instructor maintains a safe and friendly environment while they lead members through a purposeful fitness program fit to their health and exercise needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Plan, develop, adapt, and teach group exercise classes and other programming as part of the Health & Wellness Department, maintaining safe, effective, modified, and accessible routines for all members
- Welcome members to the facility, keep running records of participant attendance, and motivate participants to perform their best during programming.
- Observe class participants, evaluate individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on their performance and progress
- Ensure the safety and well-being of class participants by enforcing policies and procedures set for the facility and group exercise classes.
- Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels and proper breathing techniques during group exercise classes
- Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, YMCA members and the public, the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA : Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Interpret and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to Members and program participants through YMCA activities, trainings, fundraising, and staff meetings
QUALIFICATIONS :
If only teaching Yoga, must be registered with RYA
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.
STARTING PAY : $16.50-$22.75
WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA :
The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
Apply today!
Salary : $17 - $23
