Group Exercise Instructor- Delaware YMCA

YMCA of Central Ohio; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a passionate group fitness instructor to inspire members through various exercise classes. The instructor will foster community engagement by delivering classes and maintaining certifications. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong customer service skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to health and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification or Specialty Certification.
• Experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Instructs a minimum of 2 classes per week and maintains class attendance.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and supports their goals.
• Maintains equipment and cleanliness in the group exercise area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to relate to diverse groups

Outgoing personality

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Current CPR/First aid & AED certification

NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA)

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following:

Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

Designs, prepares, and delivers class routines as directed by the supervisor that meet all the necessary components and safe guidelines in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.

Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA

Engages the members and supports them in achieving their goals related to healthy living

Maintains valid national certification specific to the class format they are delivering at all times as well as a working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

Record accurate class attendance and maintain a minimum of 60% target attendance with continual growth.

Instructs a minimum of 2 classes per week (8/month) including but not limited to at least one sub shift per quarter, and appropriately securing a substitute instructor for own classes when needed.

Begins and ends class at the scheduled time.

Where needed, sets up equipment for class, assists members in cleaning equipment before and after class.

Maintains equipment and keeps the group exercise area clean.

Participates in Community Outreach campaign and shares announcements as directed by supervisor

Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Proof of current NCCA Group Fitness Certification (ACE, NETA, or AFAA) or Specialty/ Trademarked Certification upon hire (i.e. cycling, yoga, pilates, Zumba, Pound, Les Mills BODYPUMP; in some circumstances, an NCCA Certified Personal Trainer Certification may be accepted in lieu of Group Fitness.

Instructor is responsible to keep all certifications current and in good standing.

Outgoing personality with a natural ability to build positive and trusting relationships

Strong customer service skills and the ability to promote programs and services

Demonstrates a professional demeanor, enthusiastic and supportive attitude and genuine commitment to providing quality service

Willing to work flexible work hours based on evolving needs of the members, class coverage and schedule adjustments

High school diploma and experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.

Successful completion of class instruction demo by supervisor or designee upon hire.

Must have current CPR/First aid & AED certification within the first 30 days of employment; until certification is obtained, cannot work alone.

All mandatory YMCA of Central Ohio training(s) must be completed by the required date.