Group Exercise Instructor

YMC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Hartford is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, effective classes and promote total fitness for members. Under the Wellness Director, you will greet members by name, reinforce the YMCA's values, and ensure the mission and image are conveyed.

We seek candidates with CPR certification and a national or YMCA fitness certification, plus at least one year of group fitness teaching experience. Excellent teamwork and dependability are essential.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• National/group fitness instruction certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in specialty areas of expertise is required.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes according to YMCA program guidelines and class format.
• Seek ongoing training in health and fitness.
• Supervise participants to ensure safety and report issues to supervisor.
• Distribute handouts and announcements to participants as assigned.
• Greet new members and educate them on YMCA programs.
• Maintain knowledge of branch programs and share information with members.

Skills

CPR certification

Group fitness certification

Certification in specialty areas

Job description

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Manual Labor Hartford, CT, US

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Wellness

Reports to: Wellness Director

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, a Group Exercise Instructor teaches a safe and effective class which promotes total fitness development for members. Greets everyone by using names whenever possible; extends thanks whenever appropriate; makes relationship always building the number one priority. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Hartford is conveyed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts group exercise classes according to the YMCA of Greater Hartford Program Quality Guidelines, as well as the specific class format.
• Expand his/her knowledge by seeking out and attending at least one YMCA training or other approved training in the health and fitness industry.
• Supervise class participants and activities to ensure safety and report any irregularities to supervisor immediately.
• Distribute handouts, announcements and evaluations to participants as assigned by supervisor.
• Acknowledge new members by addressing their concerns, informing and educating them on YMCA’s programs.
• Maintain active interest in and knowledge of current branch programs and shares information with members and community.
• Be a professional representative of the YMCA.
• Be able to work as a team member, assisting fellow staff when necessary.
• Make yourself available to all members regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or fitness level. Share your knowledge and be a resource for sound health and fitness information.
• Take responsibility to keep studio/exercise classroom and equipment neat and clean. Report any equipment issues to Wellness staff and/or coordinator.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures. Responds promptly and appropriately.
• Maintain good attendance. Give supervisor at least two week notice of schedule changes.
• Assume total responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
• Allow at least ten minutes to prepare for class and allow for at least five minutes after class to be available for members.
• Arrive for assigned class well-groomed and in proper uniform.
• Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
• Products or services that are not a part of the YMCA program(s) shall not be promoted or endorsed by an employee to any member or guest whether the employee is "on the clock" or not.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain current CPR certifications and Association Pre-Practicum approved.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 30 pounds in weight.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency