Certified Group Exercise Instructor - Geauga YMCA

The Certified Group Exercise Instructor designs and instructs safe, high-quality, effective, and challenging group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description. Instructors must be knowledgeable, professional, motivating, and member-focused.

Requirements

• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are constructed to be appropriate for the participants' abilities.
• Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills being taught in class, explain them clearly to class members, and work at skill level and intensity level appropriate for the particular class.
• Frequently and consistently demonstrate multiple movement modifications, and repeatedly encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace.
• Monitor intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration throughout the class.
• Consistently utilize clear and easy-to-follow verbal and physical cues in advance of a movement change.
• Plan in advance the specific composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines.
• Ensure that the class attendance of each member is accurately recorded in the designated manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of all participants; knows emergency procedures and the location and proper use of emergency equipment.

Benefits

• Free membership to local YMCA
• Discount to YMCA programs including childcare
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement