Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA Southcoast; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast seeks a Group Exercise Instructor to lead and supervise dynamic exercise classes, fostering a healthy lifestyle among members. The ideal candidate will have a BS Degree in Physical Education or extensive experience in leading group classes, with a passion for community engagement and participant safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience leading group exercise classes.
• Ability to educate individuals across various ages and abilities.
• Physically able to demonstrate and conduct exercise routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct exercise classes to improve members' health.
• Communicate exercise principles and maintain participant safety.
• Develop diverse routines to keep classes engaging and enjoyable.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Physical Stamina

Education

BS Degree in Physical Education or related program

Tools

National certifications (ACE, AFFA, ACSM)

Job description

YMCA Southcoast

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor

Position Summary:

Lead, supervise, and instruct members and guests in exercise classes designed to improve and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates proper techniques and routines for class participation.
• Communicates exercise physiology principles in generic terms for class understanding.
• Educates participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modification of moves.
• Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment, and energizing.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to enhance participation and educate participants.
• Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group.
• Identify and address participant safety concerns.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People Oriented:Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
Results Oriented:Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning
from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks
opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Physical Education or related program; or a minimum of three years experience and knowledge in leading group exercise classes.
• Physically able to conduct and demonstrate exercise routines.
• Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability.
• National certifications in ACE, AFFA, ACSM highly desirable.

Physical Demands:

• Required to physically perform and communicate exercise routines.
• Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate in noisy environment.