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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 health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe.
Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
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 (including completing timesheets), 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 through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members and guests.
Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff and guests.
Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
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.
Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in specialty area(s) (i.e., YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills etc.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills

Growth mindset
Team player
Positive, service-oriented attitude
Effective communication
Customer focus
Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging

Location

Greater Austin

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

0-1 year previous fitness/teaching experience

Education Level

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

About the Company

The YMCA is a worldwide organization dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind and body.