BODYPUMP Group Exercise Instructor - Catonsville

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Maryland is seeking a BodyPump Group Exercise Instructor to deliver high-quality, engaging group fitness classes, promote safety, and create a welcoming environment for members and guests at the Y center.

Under supervision of the Fitness Director, you will teach Les Mills BODYPUMP and related formats, maintain certifications, foster inclusive participation, and support wellbeing by modeling the YMCA core values.

Qualifications

• Maintain and obtain group exercise certification and ongoing training.
• Promote wellness concepts and model safety in all classes.
• Coach and encourage members to meet wellness goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, engaging BodyPump group exercise classes.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment and promote group interaction.
• Prepare space, manage class size, and communicate with supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, adhere to policies, and participate in meetings.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, or other assigned associate, BodyPump Group Ex Instructor is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the BodyPump Group Exercise Instructor will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/teaching high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun group exercise class; and also providing a safe and welcoming environment that promoted group interaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
• Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
• Obtain and maintain group exercise certification, and continuous education on formats
• Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
• Adhere to the class style, format, and certification requirements while teaching
• Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidated wellness environment
• Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals
• Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording class size and ongoing communication for supervisor
• Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns
• Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
• Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

Required Certifications:

Yoga: Yoga Alliance, FitTour, YogaFit, PiYo, NETA 200hr

BODYCOMBAT: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT

BODYPUMP: Les Mills BODYPUMP

Zumba: Zumba

Cycling: Maddog, Keiser, AFPA, Reebok, Les Mills SPRINT

Pilates: Peak Pilates, Stott Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance

Barre: SoulBodyBarre, Balletone

Waterfitness: AEA Aqua Fitness Professional, AAAI/ISMA Aqua Instructor