Master Trainer I - Freestyle - Choreo | Downtown Durham YMCA

Theuniversityunion; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Triangle is seeking a Group Fitness Master Trainer to lead core group fitness programs for employees. Classes include Cardio, CardioFlex, Strength, Water Fitness, Thrive, Kids & Family, and MindBody, under supervision of the Association Director of Group Wellness.

The role emphasizes certification, experience, teamwork, and strong communication; duties include taking attendance, organizing materials, and maintaining records, while upholding certification standards and collaborative

Qualifications

• Current advanced instructor or trainer level certification and/or at least 5 years experience in the class format being led.
• Must possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, positive attitude and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills a must.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Takes attendance at all classes.
• Ensures all class materials are in order prior to class.
• Communicates course material to participants in a clear and understandable manner.
• Provides constructive feedback to participants throughout the class time.
• Administers written tests and observes skills through assessments.
• Adheres to all certification standards in class instruction and administration.
• Distributes certification cards to class participants upon successful completion of all certification requirements.
• Organizes and turns in all class records in a timely manner.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

Skills

Advanced instructor certification

5 years experience

Job description

• Base Pay $32.00 / Hour
• Job Category Healthy Living
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Association Director of Group Wellness, the Group Fitness Master Trainer’s primary responsibility is to lead and instruct core group fitness programs to YMCA of the Triangle employees. Classes include Cardio, CardioFlex, Strength, Water Fitness, Thrive, Kids & Family, and MindBody.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Takes attendance at all classes.
• Ensures all class materials are in order prior to class.
• Communicates course material to participants in a clear and understandable manner.
• Provides constructive feedback to participants throughout the class time.
• Administers written tests and observes skills through assessments.
• Adheres to all certification standards in class instruction and administration.
• Distributes certification cards to class participants upon successful completion of all certification requirements.
• Organizes and turns in all class records in a timely manner.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current advanced instructor or trainer level certification and/or at least 5 years experience in the class format being led.
• Must possess a high level of initiative, professionalism, positive attitude and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills a must.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

• Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or have special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, as well as stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change, work under stressful conditions, be responsible for others, and communicate clearly through written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.