Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director, the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching Group Fitness classes. The Group Fitness Instructor’s key function is to build strong lasting relationships with members, employees and volunteers that will encourage healthy lifestyles. The Group Fitness Instructor must possess high energy and outstanding teaching, communication, organizational and team-building skills.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Lead Group Fitness classes, as directed by supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Select all music for classes.
- Help promote YMCA programs as required.
- Conduct energizing, fun, and safe classes.
- Build effective relationships with participants and parents when working with teens.
- Promote a positive environment.
- Keep accurate class attendance records.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Attend or complete all mandatory staff training and meetings as needed.
- Ability to work independently and manage groups of adults or teens.
- Complete incident reports when necessary.
- Maintain class equipment and be accountable for housekeeping in the Exercise Studios.
- Complete Child Abuse Prevention training annually; Required to report any suspected cases of child abuse immediately to supervisor.
