Chair Yoga/Tai Chi Instructor

YMCA of Southwest Florida; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to deliver safe, effective group fitness classes under supervision. You will manage class setup, ensure participant safety, and maintain equipment standards while following the facility's policies and schedules.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED, appropriate fitness certification, and annual safety trainings. Background checks are required; experience in fitness is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must complete State of Florida Background Check requirements and comply with the Association’s policies on background screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries or giving medical advice or endorsing health products.
• Self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
• Participate in YMCA-sponsored events when possible.
• Complete required background screening through Florida Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective group exercise classes in line with class formats.
• Arrive on time and prepare the facility; manage set up and takedown efficiently.
• Ensure participants’ safety and appropriate footwear and equipment use.
• Know participants, their health concerns, and physical limitations; monitor all participants.
• Submit substitute instructors if unavailable and inform supervisor promptly.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and follow time-keeping procedures.
• Uphold safety protocols and cleaning procedures throughout the day.
• Support program objectives and assist with assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Professional dress code

Time management

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Appropriate fitness certification

Blood Borne Pathogens training

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training

One year or more of fitness experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Staff is expected to act professionally and dress according to the requirements.
• All Staff should arrive promptly for their shift.
• Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time prepare facility for opening.
• Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
• The exercise instructors shall agree to be ready for class to start on time, finish on time and shall agree to schedule his/her time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance.
• Ensure that classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
• Exercise instructors are responsible for their own music and agree to use music suitable for a family setting.
• Become familiar with class participants; learn names, their health concerns and their physical limitations.
• Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
• Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
• Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear.
• Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift.
• Instructors are expected to find their own substitutes if they are not work their scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
• Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
• Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign.
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
• Appropriate fitness certification.
• Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
• Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
• One year or more of experience in fitness.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.