Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 17,220 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina in Clemmons is looking for a high-energy Group Exercise Instructor to lead fun and safe group classes. This part-time position involves creating a welcoming atmosphere for participants and fostering community connections.

Qualified candidates will have the necessary certifications, experience in leading classes, and the ability to motivate others. Responsibilities also include maintaining attendance records and attending required training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate certifications for classes taught.
• CPR/FA/AED/O2 (ASHI) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Instructor experience preferred, along with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes.
• Creates a welcoming environment for all fitness levels.
• Helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

Skills

High energy

Motivating

Strong communication skills

Social media skills

Education

Appropriate certifications for classes taught

CPR/FA/AED/O2 (ASHI) certification

Instructor experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jerry Long Family YMCA - Clemmons, NC 27012

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $12.50 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Variable

The group exercise instructor must be high energy, motivating, and a relationship builder who will help people reach their goals through exercise while having fun.

Essential Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Creates a welcoming class environment for all fitness levels and encourages and motivates class members.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Attends required training sessions, workshops and staff meetings.
• Participates in master classes, fundraising and other special events.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Appropriate certifications for classes taught.
• Other certifications as required by the Y.
• CPR/FA/AED/02 (ASHI) required within 30 days of hire.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• Strong communication and social media skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of YMCA mission and philosophy preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to demonstrate class exercises and stand or walk the majority of the class; the employee is frequently required to push, pull, balance, bend, twist, squat, kneel and reach; the employee must frequently lift and or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to see, hear and talk.

The employee may be exposed to moving parts of exercise equipment and cleaning supplies (chemicals) for wiping down exercise equipment.

The work environment includes the wellness center, with some possible outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers and fax machines.