The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description.
Requirements
- Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques, according to guidelines.
- Select appropriate music and tempo suitable for the class format and population served.
- Oversees the proper use, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
- Attends 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.
- Accurately demonstrate skills being taught in class, explain them clearly, 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 participants' 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.
- Begin and end class on time.
- Be available in the classroom with proper music and all equipment set up and ready no fewer than 5 minutes before class is to begin.
- Leave program area in a safe 'closed-down' manner with all equipment and materials properly cleaned and neatly returned to their proper places.
- Maintain positive rapport with participants (and parents of participants, if applicable).
- Encourage member involvement in YMCA programs, events and Annual Campaign.
- Reads announcements to class when requested.
- Learn participants' names, engage them in conversation, and conduct classes in such a way as to encourage members to interact with and get to know each other.
- Find a certified and competent substitute instructor if unable to teach assigned class.
- Notify supervisor of substitute coverage.
- May be required to travel to multiple branches and offsite locations to lead classes.
- May be required to lead classes in a live or recorded virtual environment.
- Responsible for following the child abuse and neglect reporting process including completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying immediate Supervisor, Branch Executive, Risk Management and Human Resources Departments.
Benefits
- Free membership to your local YMCA and 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 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation
