Group Exercise Instructor

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to deliver safe, effective, and age-appropriate classes under the direction of the Wellness/Program Director. You will ensure safety standards, manage class setup, and engage participants with attention to health considerations.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED, a fitness certification, and completion of mandatory YMCA trainings. Must be 18+ with a strong, energetic attitude and reliable schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Background screening per Florida Care Provider requirements.
• Must adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
• Experience in fitness preferred; ability to lead classes safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective group exercise classes.
• Ensure classes start and finish on time; manage setup/takedown.
• Maintain participant safety and proper equipment use.
• Learn participant health considerations and adapt as needed.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and follow facility policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Self-starter

Team player

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Fitness certification

Bloodborne pathogens training

Child sexual abuse prevention training

One year fitness experience

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Staff is expected to act professionally and dress according to the requirements.
• All Staff should arrive promptly for their shift.
• Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time prepare facility for opening.
• Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
• The exercise instructors shall agree to be ready for class to start on time, finish on time and shall agree to schedule his/her time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance
• Ensure that classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
• Exercise instructors are responsible for their own music and agree to use music suitable for a family setting.
• Become familiar with class participants; learn names, their health concerns and their physical limitations.
• Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
• Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
• Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear
• Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift.
• Instructors are expected to find their own substitutes if they are not work their scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
• Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
• Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required
• Appropriate fitness certification
• Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually
• Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually
• One year or more of experience in fitness.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor