Group Exercise Instructor, AOA - Richmond Heights Center

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for designing and instructing safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes. The instructor must adhere to guidelines and ensure proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies. They must also be available to lead classes at multiple branches and offsite locations, and may be required to lead virtual classes.

Requirements

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes
• Select appropriate music and tempo suitable for the class format and population served
• Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings
• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are appropriate for the participants’ abilities
• Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm
• Frequently and consistently demonstrate multiple movement modifications
• Monitor participants’ intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration throughout the class
• Ensure that the class attendance of each member is accurately recorded
• Begin and end class on time
• Maintain positive rapport with participants
• Encourage member involvement in YMCA programs, events and Annual Campaign
• Find a certified and competent substitute instructor if unable to teach assigned class
• Notify supervisor of substitute coverage
• Maintain all required certifications
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect

Benefits

• Free membership to your local YMCA
• Discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare)
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation