Group Exercise Instructor

E-Bizdocs, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to promote fitness and wellness through the YMCA Group Exercise program with a commitment to serving the general population in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Responsibilities include delivering energizing, safe classes, maintaining equipment, attending trainings, reporting incidents within 24 hours, and coordinating substitutes when needed. CPR/First Aid and national certifications are required, plus experience teaching group fitness.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid and AED; National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Attend and complete Orientation in Healthy Living at the Y within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe group fitness classes aligned with YMCA goals
• Maintain equipment and ensure rooms are in proper order
• Attend staff trainings and meetings and report incidents within 24 hours
• Arrange substitutes when unable to facilitate a class
• Follow class formats from start to end as designed

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

National Certification in group fitness (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations

Job description

Rate based on certifications and experience levels.

Pay Rate: $18.35-$23.50/ hour

We are looking for a Group Exercise Instructor for promoting fitness and wellness through the YMCA Group Exercise program with a commitment to serving the general population in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Principles, Foundation of Group Exercise, Cardio & Step preferably at the YMCA or, other accredited certifications approved by the Director.
• Lead quality programs in the group fitness classes which are energizing, fun and safe in order to accomplish YMCA’s mission and goals and as directed by the Coordinator/Director.
• Attend all department staff trainings and meetings. Special circumstances that prevent attending must be reported to the Coordinator/Director prior to the meeting.
• Report accidents, injuries and incidents to your Coordinator/Director as well as fill out incident reports within 24 hours of occurrence.
• If unable to facilitate a class, secure a substitute and inform the Coordinator/Director prior to absence.
• Follow all class formats on time as they have been designed from the beginning to the end of class.
• Maintain all equipment used in all Group Fitness rooms and assist in keeping all rooms in proper order.
• Follow department procedures for attendance (be punctual for all classes), cleanliness, locking exercise rooms, maintenance and storage of all equipment used in all Group Fitness rooms and assisting in keeping all rooms in proper order.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and positively promote its programs to members and the community.

This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.
• CPR, First Aid and AED; National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Certification in areas of expertise; i.e. Les Mills (Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Pilates, Active Older Adults, Zumba, Spinning, P90x, Insanity, etc.)
• Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire: Orientation in Healthy Living at the Y including online courses.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• One (1) year of experience teaching group fitness classes.
• Ability to teach/sub at both branches.

Physical Demands

• Walk, sit, stand, bend or reach for extended periods of time;
• Move around the work environment independently;
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone and smartphone;
• Push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds for short periods of time;
• Frequently exposed to fitness or machinery and cleaning chemicals directly; ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.