Group Exercise Instructor - South Branch

The Group Exercise Instructor supplies group exercise instruction and support for the Health and Wellness department. The Group Exercise Instructor maintains a safe and friendly environment while leading members through a purposeful fitness program fit to their health and exercise needs.

Requirements

• Plan, develop, adapt, and teach group exercise classes and other programming as part of the Health & Wellness Department
• Welcome members to the facility, keep running records of participant attendance, and motivate participants to perform their best during programming
• Observe class participants, evaluate individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on their performance and progress
• Ensure the safety and well-being of class participants by enforcing policies and procedures set for the facility and group exercise classes
• Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels and proper breathing techniques during group exercise classes
• Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, YMCA members and the public, the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
• Interpret and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to Members and program participants through YMCA activities, trainings, fundraising, and staff meetings

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)