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About the Role

Our Group Exercise Programs bring together health-seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun, supportive environment where they move, groove, and sweat their way toward better well-being. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you teach participants the benefits of exercise and provide a safe and healthy instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect the health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping the fitness area safe.
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness-related concerns of members.
• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure own substitute if unable to attend scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures, and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have beginner level fitness skills including 0-1 year previous fitness/teaching experience.
• Must audition for Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
• Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in specialty area(s).
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

• Fitness skills
• Teaching experience
• Group Exercise Certification
• Indoor Cycling
• Zumba
• Les Mills
• First Aid
• CPR
• Growth mindset
• Team player
• Positive, service-oriented attitude
• Effective communication
• Customer focus
• Inclusion and belonging
• Ability to work well with others

Experience Level

• 0-1 year previous fitness/teaching experience

Education Level

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

About the Company

• The YMCA brings together health-seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun, supportive environment where they move, groove, and sweat their way toward better well-being.