Group Exercise Instructor, Guthrie YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead class sessions, prep participants, and ensure safety and proper form. The role requires CPR/First Aid certification and ongoing training, with classes starting at $15.00 per hour.

Applicants should be at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent and have 6 months or 60 hours of group exercise experience. The YMCA emphasizes community building, record-keeping, and participation in staff and association meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certified (Y provides training)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School education or equivalent preferred
• 6 months or 60 hours of group exercise class experience
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise or National Certification
• Within 6 months of hire date - Healthy Lifestyles; within 12 months - YMCA Foundations

Responsibilities

• Instruct group exercise classes; arrive 5 minutes early and stay 5 minutes after class
• Keep class attendance records
• Maintain current certifications and safety standards
• Notify supervisor and arrange substitute instructor with 24 hours notice when needed
• Attend mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings and staff meetings
• Assist with YMCA events and maintain positive member relations

Skills

Strong communication

Lead and motivate others

Attendance & record keeping

Education

CPR/PR/AED/O2 and First Aid certification

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles & Foundations of Group Exercise or National Certification

High School education or equivalent

6 months or 60 hours group exercise experience

Job description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Group Exercise Instructor is to arrive to class 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time to prepare participants for class, instruct group exercise classes and/or related classes and stay 5 minutes after scheduled end time to answer questions and build community.

All YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Group Exercise Instructors will be paid for the listed scheduled class time, plus 10 minutes of additional required time.

Starting at $15.00 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Physically and mentally fit in order to demonstrate all levels of aerobic, toning and/or yoga/pilates exercises while being alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
• Bloodborne Pathogen, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Slips Trips and Falls, and Safe Lifting training within 30 days of hire date and renewed annually.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to demonstrate the skills specific to the class and have knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.
• Attend two mandatory association Health and Fitness meetings each year.
• Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Record class attendance on designated form.
• Enforce safety standards, procedures and guidelines according to branch procedures.
• Secure a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class, remind substitute at least 24 hours in advance, and notify supervisor of change.
• Assist with the Y special events when needed.
• Maintain appropriate class records on Paycom.
• Maintain accurate incident/accident reports.
• Positively support the Y and its mission.
• Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
• Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Maintain a good rapport with fitness program participants to respond to their needs and to represent the Y.
• Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Educate participants on proper form, contraindicated exercises and modifications of moves.
• Increase participant's awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Report equipment in need of repair.
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

Increase membership retention and increase membership numbers, increase volunteer involvement in the Y through special events, increase volunteer base for the Annual Campaign, increase awareness in wellness and strength in the community and introduce and encourage participation in other Y activities.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months or 60 hours of practical experience of group exercise class experience.
• Must be able to lift in excess of ten pounds.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles** and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise or National Certification***
• **Within 6 months of hire date - Healthy Lifestyles.
• ***Within 12 months of hire date - YMCA Foundations