Group Ex Instructor

Salina Family YMCA Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salina Family YMCA Inc. seeks a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead group classes under the supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator. You will promote member wellness, represent YMCA core values, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants and staff.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of group exercise teaching and CPR/FA certification (or training) within 30 days of hire; strong customer service is essential to support member goals and engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of group exercise teaching experience.
• Certifications: CPR/FA within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records and report as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist members in achieving wellness goals.
• Uphold safety procedures and a clean, welcoming environment.
• Coordinate substitutes as needed and communicate with the Group Exercise Coordinator.

Skills

Group exercise teaching

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CPR/FA certification within 30 days

Job description

JOB TITLE: Group Exercise Instructor SUPERVISOR: Group Exercise Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Health & Wellness FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly

REVISED: January 2023

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator, the Group Exercise Instructor will instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement. The Group Exercise Instructor will provide a quality experience to members, participants, staff and others that focuses on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and wellness. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Ensure a high level of customer service which enhances the member, program participant and guest experience and satisfaction.
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customer expectations every day which includes building and maintaining professional relationships with members, staff, and community partners.
• Support and contribute to a safe and clean environment for staff and members by implementing and enforcing safety and cleaning procedures.
• Responsible for finding a substitute and communicating this information to the Group Exercise Coordinator.
• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times.
• Minimum of 1 year of group exercise teaching experience and certification or training in areas of expertise.
• This person must treat everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; display integrity; listen actively and genuinely; communicate in a clear and pleasant manner; embrace differences among people; demonstrate an active willingness to learn and grow; accept constructive criticism; and work cooperatively as a team member.
• Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond to emergencies.
• Follow all safety requirements of the Salina Family YMCA.
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time.
• The Group Exercise Instructor should affect the overall quality and reputation and increase satisfaction and retention of the Salina Family YMCA members. The Group Exercise Instructor will engage participants in classes that meet the needs of our community.