Land/Water Group Exercise Instructor - Kerasotes

YMCA of Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free 1 Parent Family Membership

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Paid Leave for All

Job summary

YMCA of Springfield seeks a passionate group fitness instructor to lead energizing, safe, and educational classes in a supportive environment. You will engage members, answer questions, and promote wellness aligned with YMCA policies.

Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, with preferred national group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise within 1 year. Prior teaching experience is valued.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required.
• National certification in group fitness (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) preferred or within 1 year of hire.
• YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification preferred or required within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Interact with class participants, encourage progression, and be available before/after class to support healthy living goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends and provide accurate information to members about healthy living.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Class leadership

Member engagement

Education

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications

National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification

Job description

Overview

Lead and instruct classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Interacts well with class participants. Smiles, encourages individual work out levels, generates enthusiasm, and is available before and after class to answer participantquestions from to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Follows guidelines for class format including warm up/stretching, works all major muscle groups as appropriate for the level of the class, and provides cool down.
• Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
• Demonstrates self-confidence; directions are clear and easy to follow
• Classes begin and end on time; workout transitions are smooth, breaks for pulse check asappropriate.
• Educates class participants on muscle being worked/stretched: demonstrates correct technique alignment for aerobic section/ high and low impact moves; and safe and low risk for participants
• Keeps mandatory classes, training and/or certifications current
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Helps promote programs that increase class growth and member retention,which are offered within the health and wellness department.
• Helps support and promoting strong kids annual campaign
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
• Display a friendly, helpful and positive disposition.
• Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized and accurate.
• Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity and patience in all situations.
• Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
• Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification strongly preferred prior to hire.
  • If not currently certified, must obtain a National Certification or the YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification within 1 year of employment.

• At least one year of experience teaching group exerciseclasses preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

Benefits

• Free 1 Parent Family Membership
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave for All

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.We arewelcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We arenurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range

USD $15.00 - USD $30.00 /Hr.