WELLNESS- GRX INSTRUCTOR

Description

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt (Part-time) 

Reports to: Director of Healthy Living

Revision Date: 4/15

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Group Fitness Instructor instructs quality group fitness classes, provides excellent customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Director of Healthy Living, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes; responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents.
3. Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
4. Keep accurate class attendance records.
5. Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.
6. Consistently promote all YMCA group exercise classes to members and non-members.
7. Help participants set up their equipment prior to class and are available for questions before and after class.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required Certifications: National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.
2. Certification in areas of expertise (Les Mills, Silver Sneakers, RIPPED, etc.).
3. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 60 days of hire (YMCA provided).
4. Preferred at least one year experience teaching group fitness classes.
5. Must have flexible schedule.
6. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
7. Friendly and outgoing personality.
8. Ability to interact and build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
9. Never been convicted of any child abuse including sexual abuse.