Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua Formats, TRX, Yoga

YMCA of Honolulu; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Discounts on Y programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Honolulu is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor at the Leeward YMCA in Waipahu. The role delivers safe, fun workouts, teaches scheduled classes, and represents the YMCA through quality customer service.

Under supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director, you will motivate participants, modify workouts for all levels, and maintain certifications and online trainings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned class(es) on schedule and ensures coverage when unable to teach
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes per guidelines
• Communicates with members about Group Exercise program and classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes announcements for schedule changes, substitutes, or events as requested
• Responds with CPR/First Aid in medical emergencies and completes incident reports

Skills

Group exercise design

Health & wellness knowledge

Fitness class experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Certification in specialty group exercise format

National certification in group exercise

TB clearance

Job description

Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes at the Leeward YMCA in Waipahu. The Group Exercise Instructor serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered: Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants
• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains primary or specialty group exercise instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings

Level 2:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains specialty group exercise instructor certification (Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, YMCA etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings
• Dresses neatly and professionally in appropriate workout clothing and w ears required name tag and staff shirt when appropriate
• Exemplifies the YMCA mission of spirit, mind and body and the four pillars of character development: honesty, caring, responsibility and respect
• Maintains average of 8 participants per class. If this minimum is not maintained for a period of three months, the instructor may be asked to change a format and/or be replaced by a different Instructor.
• Responds to and provides CPR/First Aid in medical emergency situations
• Completes accident/incident reports for accidents that happen during their class (including to themselves) and submits to supervisor within 24 hours of incident.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• Certification in specialty group exercise format required
• National certification in group exercise required for some levels
• TB clearance required

WHY THE Y?

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.