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