Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes
- Answers questions from members 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
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA
- Keeps accurate class attendance records
- Covers classes when not available to teach and willingness to sub for others when available
- Notifies wellness director/coordinator of any changes to classes
- Reports to work at least 5 minutes prior to start of class to prepare room, music and thought for the day
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
- Follow mandated reporting requirements
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities