Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for instructing safe, effective, and fun group exercise (land or water), as well as, enhancing the quality and growth of the program and retention of program participants.

Essential Functions

• Designs and prepares class routines that meet all necessary components and safety guidelines in accordance with current accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Offers opportunities for pre/post class member engagement to build member relations; starts and ends class on time.
• Maintains class attendance records.
• Instructs a minimum of two (2) classes per week (eight (8) per month) including but not limited to at least one sub per month, and appropriately securing a substitute instructor when needed.
• Maintains equipment and keep group exercise area clean.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Participates in continuing education training specific to individual goals and branch objectives.
• Attends all staff meetings and YMCA training sessions as required by supervisor.
• Maintains all certifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED required, or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Approved Group Fitness Instructor Certification required
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to promote programs and services.
• Enthusiastic and supportive attitude.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Basic computers skills (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).

Work Environment and 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.
• Ability to view/enter data.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have a high degree of energy, be physically fit, and have the endurance to complete the workout.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works with various types of fitness equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate while instructing class.