What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, GX position at Young Mens Christian Association Of Metropolitan...?
INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE PREFERED - Cycle, Silver Sneakers and Les Mills
POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructor, Group Exercise, working as part of the Health and Wellbeing Team, will deliver world-class customer service and use relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The instructor will lead aerobic and conditioning classes under the general guidance of the Director Health and Wellbeing, consistent with the philosophy, policies and purpose of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE
To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as an instructor forfitnessclasses
- When unable to instruct a particular class, instructors will find a substitute for theirclass, and inform the supervisor in writing of the substitution
- Theinstructoris responsible forthe proper care of any equipment used inclass andreporting the need for repairs to their supervisorpromptly
- Certified as a YMCA Exercise Instructor, you are encouraged toparticipatein any training workshops that pertain to the field
- Beprepared withappropriate dressandappropriate music
- Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and guests in our facility
- Identifyleaders for recruitment of volunteers/staff
- Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
QUALIFICATIONS
- ObtainYMCA Orientation to Healthy Living within90 daysof hireviaonline course.
- Must haveYMCA Instructor Training or one of the approved National Certificationsatleast104 hoursof documented teaching experience.
- Current CPR certification and Standard First Aid certification
BENEFITS
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20 per week
