Group Exercise Instructor

Sevymca; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Gym Membership

FREE Workout Classes

FREE Pool Access

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

A community fitness organization in Simi Valley, CA, is looking for a part-time instructor. The role involves educating members on safe exercise techniques, instructing classes, and monitoring participants' health during workouts. Key qualifications include current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid, alongside excellent communication skills. The position offers a free gym membership and opportunities for personal growth within a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Current Certification required for the position and must be kept current throughout employment.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification must be kept current throughout employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of all ages.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Educate members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Greet and encourage all members, orient new participants, and answer questions.
• Ensure proper setup and prepare to instruct class.
• Start and finish class on time as scheduled.
• Instruct class adapting to ability levels of participants.
• Monitor participants for health issues during exercises.
• Execute Emergency Procedures when needed.
• Assist participants in achieving fitness goals.
• Welcome back regular members who have been absent.
• Notify supervisor if a regular member stops attending without explanation.
• Store all equipment neatly and appropriately.
• Document any equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Attend instructor trainings and supervisor meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for the YMCA showing professionalism in dress and behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safe exercise techniques

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Ability to follow directions

Education

Current Certification

CPR, AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location - Simi Valley Family YMCA - Simi Valley, CA

Position Type - Part-Time

Why would I apply?

• FREE Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
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• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement

Responsibilities

• Educate members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Greets and encourages all members and orients new participants. Be available before and after class to answer participants' questions.
• Ensure proper set up and prepared to instruct class.
• Starts and finishes class on time as scheduled.
• Instructs class to the ability level of the students participating.
• Monitors participants through perceived rate of exertion (i.e. faint, dizziness, chest pain, loss of color, etc.)
• Executes the Emergency Procedures.
• Works with participants to achieve fitness goals.
• Be aware of regular members and welcome them back if they have been away.
• If a regular member stops coming without explanation, notify your supervisor to discuss the best way to follow up with the member.
• Stores all equipment neatly and appropriately.
• Documents equipment problems to supervisor.
• Attends instructor trainings and supervisor's meetings.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA through professional dress, attitude, communication and behavior. Promote the YMCA in a public forum.
• Performs other job‑related duties as requested and necessary.

Qualifications

• Has a Current Certification
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification must be kept current throughout employment.
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to communicate with people of all ages.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate all skills being taught to participants.
• Possess the ability to follow directions.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors and staff and members.
• All required online training must be completed prior to hire.
• Criminal record clearance.