Group Exercise Instructor

Marshall Area YMCA; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted membership

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A community fitness center is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor in Marshall, Texas, responsible for developing and teaching group exercise classes. You'll ensure equipment cleanliness and maintain strong relationships with members while embodying the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. The position requires relevant certifications, including CPR/First Aid, and offers the opportunity for a free or discounted membership based on class attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in group exercise classes.
• Requires CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to maintain fitness equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach group exercise classes.
• Ensure cleanliness of fitness areas and equipment.
• Interact positively with members and staff.

Skills

Friendly and outgoing

CPR/First Aid certification

Clear understanding of YMCA’s mission

Education

Group Exercise Certification

Tools

MotionVibe

Job description

Under the direction of the Group Fitness Coordinator and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Marshall Area YMCA, a Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for developing and teaching group exercise classes and required to stay current on all certifications necessary for the programs/classes being taught.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A Group Exercise Instructor should be friendly, outgoing, and have a clear understanding of the YMCA’s mission statement.
• A Group Exercise Instructor must be certified in the classes they instruct. If the candidate is not currently certified, they will work with the Group Fitness Coordinator to become certified.
• The position requires CPR/First Aid certification (which can be obtained through the YMCA), various computer trainings, along with any other schedule staff meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Develops meaningful relationships with members, Fitness Center visitors, YMCA staff, and others.
• Assist in maintaining all Group Exercise fitness equipment.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the Fitness Center/Aerobic Studio and work with the Building and Grounds Director to maintain all equipment in proper working order.
• Model, teach, and incorporate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Interact with members/guests in a positive manner at all times.
• Develop and administer group exercise classes according to class objectives and YMCA principles.
• Complete all required employment paperwork including time records in an honest and timely manner.
• Help to maintain the Marshall Area YMCA’s reputation in the community as an organization dedicated to building character.
• Complete new employee orientation and any other required trainings (ie Child Abuse) within the first 60 days of employment and attend additional department meetings as scheduled.
• Know, understand, and follow all facility guidelines, policies, and chain of command of the YMCA.
• Be responsible for completing and turning in accident/incident reports IMMEDIATELY after occurrence.
• Assist other staff with the room transition between classes.
• Notify the Fitness Coordinator, building supervisor, or other staff member whenever a potentially serious problem arises with equipment or facility.
• Set up an account and actively use MotionVibe to track class attendance and/or message your class rosters.
• Be responsible for finding a qualified substitute for any absence and notify the Group Fitness Coordinator of the substitution.
• Teach every class scheduled through the entire session.
• Prepare a workout based on the needs and the ability of participants, and provide a variety of options to tailor your class to ability levels. Learn required memorized material if scheduled and certified for Les Mills classes.
• Arrive in the room at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the first class and have all necessary equipment ready before class.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Strive to learn the participant’s names as well as teaching them yours.
• Be responsible for safety of the participants and never leave a class unsupervised.
• Be responsible for putting own equipment away.
• Have fun teaching your class.
• Assist the Group Fitness coordinator and YMCA staff team as necessary to ensure successful outcome of YMCA operations and mission.
• The incumbent must be able to fulfill the above job requirements by purposefully and seamlessly challenging her/himself and others to accept and demonstrate the positive values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• A free or discounted membership is given to all instructors who maintain a one class per week average. If you are not able to maintain one class a week, an instructor can be on sub-status, but will not receive a free or discounted membership.
  • To remain active as sub-status, subs must teach a minimum of 1 class per month. At the end of 30 days, if an instructor has not taught a class, they will receive an email from the Senior Program Director notifying them that they are being deactivated in our payroll system. Re-activation is easy to do if it falls within a 6-month time period. If the lapse is more than 6-months, we are required to re-do a background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• A Group Exercise Instructor must be able to lead group classes which include all the major components of transitioning, queuing, timing, and being physically fit for the class.
• Abilityto demonstrate and use a variety of fitness equipment (i.e. bands, free weights etc.) as needed for the format they are certified to teach. **If teaching Les Mills formats, ALL choreography must be memorized. Choreography booklets are not allowed when teaching a class. Choreography is not allowed to be altered in any way.