Group Exercise Instructor - Park Road Location

Ywc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free YWCA Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

YWCA Central Carolinas is seeking a part-time Group X Instructor – Water to lead safe and effective water exercise classes at our Park Road campus in Charlotte. Responsibilities include planning classes, maintaining safety, and delivering high-quality instruction with excellent customer service.

Requirements include High School Diploma or GED, instructor certification (ACE/ACSM/AFAA or equivalent), CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and at least one year of class instruction experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Instructor certification through ACE, ACSM, AFAA or other recognized organization.
• One year of class instruction experience preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (AHA or Red Cross endorsed) required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Instruct safe and effective water and land group exercise classes.
• Plan and adjust class formats, ensure equipment and music are prepared.
• Deliver high-quality instruction with excellent customer service.
• Enforce safety standards and respond to incidents per policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance and class prep to support operations.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACE/ACSM/AFAA instructor certification

Tools

ACE/ACSM/AFAA certification

Job description

Status: Part-time, Non-exemptSalary: $25.00 - $33.00 per hourReports to: Fitness ManagerAbout YWCA Central CarolinasYWCA Central Carolinas is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We tackle the root causes of inequity by uniquely integrating housing, education, racial justice and wellness.Our transitional housing programs serve up to sixty-six women and ten families facing homelessness each day by providing safe, affordable transitional housing and comprehensive case management services on our Park Road campus. In our five Youth Learning Centers in two counties, YWCA operates affordable, accessible literacy-based programs for K-5 grade students, after school and all day during the summer. In our racial justice and advocacy work, we host forums and events to educate and mobilize our community to combat systems of oppression. Finally, YWCA’s co-ed fitness center empowers individuals in their wellness journey and connects them to our mission. YWCA Central Carolinas has served the Charlotte region since 1902, evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.Position ObjectivesInstruct safe and effective group exercise classes at YWCA Central Carolinas. Group X Instructor – Water classes include water aerobics. Group Exercise Instructor – Land classes may include yoga, cycling, strength and cardio conditioning, Pilates, Zumba, BODYPUMP.Provides High Quality Class InstructionOversees instruction plans, methods and goals that support fitness center instruction expectations.Organizes and directs activities of fitness members in order to provide a high level of quality instruction.Be well-organized - instructional area/room prep, music/equipment in place and ready to start class to ensure a high level of customer service.Develops evolving routines/exercises for specific classes with diverse populations.Responsible for creating quality music playlists exclusive of foul language or suggestive lyrics.Delivers Excellent Customer ServiceActs courteously, compassionately and responsively to all youth, families and members; meeting customer expectations with timely responses to questions and concerns.Anticipates customer needs and responds appropriately.Resolves simple issues with youth, families and members and refer more challenging issues to the Director of Fitness.Possesses excellent communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with both groups and individuals.Ensures Safety of MembersEnforces safety standards and facility operational policy and protocol for all individuals using the fitness center.Understands and can implement incident/accident protocols if an accident or emergency should occur.Offers safe modifications for YWCA members relevant to the class format and description.Ability to comply and execute all safety and emergency YWCA protocols.Role in Supporting Fitness CenterReliable and punctual to work, meetings, functions and trainings.Maintains appropriate certifications.Takes class attendance/numbers and submits to the Fitness Manager in a timely manner.Keeps instructional areas neat and orderly at all times. In the cases where equipment must be moved from one location to another, instructors are responsible for moving and replacing whatever equipment is needed for class.When a substitute is needed, instructors should contact staff from available substitute list to find coverage for the class and notify the Fitness Manager of the substitution in a timely and appropriate manner. Staff are expected to teach or find substitute coverage for assigned classes.YWCA fully subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to complying with all regulations under federal, state and local law. Recruiting and employment decisions are based on qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required. Instructor is required to have and maintain instructor certification through ACE, ACSM, AFAA or other nationally recognized organization. One year of class instruction experience is preferred. An AHA or Red Cross endorsed Adult/Child CPR, AED, First Aid certification is required and must be maintained while in this role.BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree YWCA Fitness Center Employee Membership (discounted family membership available)Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job. Required certifications for the position may have stricter physical requirements and when those conflict with the job description, YWCA will follow the requirements in the certification.While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision required for monitoring and maintaining safety. Must be able to scan pool area continuously while instructing. Must communicate clearly, including projecting voice across distances. Must be able to hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment. Must meet and maintain physical condition requirements required by certification. Must be emotionally fit to work in an environment with youth or members on a daily basis and not be on any medication that would affect the ability to maintain safety while working. Frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, jump, reach with hands, arms and legs. Ability to lift and move 40 pounds. Must practice proper body mechanics to prevent injury. Must be able to perform all physical requirements for emergency CPR, AED and First Aid. Works in an indoor pool area where individuals are required to work with pool chemicals and in an irritating environment.Other InformationEmployment with YWCA Central Carolinas is contingent on successfully passing all of our pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to: a drug screening, reference checks, proof of certification (if applicable) and a background check. If applicable to the position, YWCA Central Carolinas employment may be contingent on a candidate meeting driver approval criterion as determined by motor vehicle record background check.YWCA fully subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to complying with all regulations under federal, state and local law. Recruiting and employment decisions are based on qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.