The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes.
Requirements
- Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
