Group Fitness Instructor-Cycling & Spinning

B.R. Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The B.R. Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County is seeking an energetic fitness instructor to plan and lead group classes, uphold YMCA core values, ensure safe workouts, and engage members. You will deliver motivating sessions, monitor safety, and foster inclusive participation across fitness formats.

Maintain current certifications, follow safety procedures, and actively promote YMCA programs while building lasting relationships with members and staff.

Qualifications

• YMCA approved certification through a nationally accredited organization.
• Current spin certification.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification; must be 18+ with a HS diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, public relations and communications skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people.
• Enthusiasm, professional image and the ability to empathize and support members.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs fitness and related classes following YMCA standards.
• Maintains professional presence with members, guests and staff.
• Ensures equipment is set up, used, and stored properly; notifies for repairs.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintains current certifications for formats taught.
• Ensures safe and effective workouts and reports incidents.
• Builds relationships with members and answers fitness questions.
• Promotes YMCA programs and events during classes.
• Conveys concerns from members constructively.
• Motivates members toward long-term participation.
• Adheres to YMCA policies, including safety and abuse reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Communications skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Education

YMCA approved certification (nationally accredited)

Spin certification

CPR, AED and First Aid certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instruct fitness classes while supporting the mission and core values of the YMCA and building relationships with our members.Create a healthy and safe environment while providing motivation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Plans and Instructs fitness and/or related classes, following YMCA standards and guidelines.

2.Acts professionally in the presence of members, guests and staff utilizing the Y core values.

3.Ensures all equipment is properly set-up, taken down, and put away in its designated location

prior to and after class.Notifies the Director, Health Living & Sports of any equipment needing repair.

4.Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.

5.Maintains current NCCA accredited certifications for all formats taught.

6.Ensures safe and effective workouts.Responds to and reports accidents and incidents.

7.Builds relationships with members and has the ability to answer fitness related questions within their scope of knowledge.

8.Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs and events taught by them and other instructors during class.

9.Conveys concerns from members or guests in a constructive manner.

10.Motivates members to commit to long term participation.

11.Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.

12. Additional duties as assigned.

13.Adheres to policies related to boundaries with participants.

14.Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising participants.

15.Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

16.Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

YMCA CORE VALUES:

Caring:Demonstrates a sincere concern for others, for their needs and well-being.Show compassion, forgiveness, generosity and kindness.

Honesty:Tells the truth, demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness through actions that are in keeping with stated positions and beliefs.A person of integrity and fairness.

Respect: Treats others as they would like to be treated.Values the worth of every individual, including themselves. Shows acceptance, empathy, self-respect and tolerance.

Responsibility: Does what is right.Accountable for their choices of behavior and actions and promises.Shows commitment, courage, good health, service, professionalism and citizenship.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement:Models the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.

Operational Effectiveness: Assists in the development of plans and manages best practices through engagement of teams. Holds themselves accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Continually strives for improvement and the pursuit of personal/professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Must hold YMCA approved certification through a nationally accredited organization (YMCA Group Exercise Instructor, ACE, AFAA, or ACSM Health Fitness Instructor).

2.Must hold current spin certification.

3.Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

4.Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills.

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

6.Enthusiasm, a professional image and the ability to empathize and support members and program participants ranging in age from 2 to 99.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be energetic and able to handle the physical demands of the job.Instructors must be physically able to demonstrate any and all recommended exercises and routines. Standing, walking, talking and active listening are other demands of the position. Employees must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.