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About the Role
The Group Exercise Instructor will assist in ensuring members receive guidance in achieving their health and wellness goals by creating a safe and enjoyable exercise experience. This role involves delivering safe, fun, dynamic, and effective group exercise programs, enforcing policies, maintaining studio cleanliness, and meeting member needs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and lead a safe & effective Group Exercise program(s)
- Maintain and keep all certifications current
- Maintain all YMCA character values and regulations
- Plan routines following YMCA standards and guidelines for warm-up, cool down, class structure, and music selection
- Lead group exercise classes following YMCA standards and guidelines
- Modify wellness classes and routines to meet varying member wellness levels
- Continually obtain the most recent Health and Wellness Industry information
- Maintain attendance records for classes
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds
- Obtain substitute instructor from the provided list for all classes
- Educate members on current health and wellness issues and trends
- Review policies regarding emergency procedures for member injury or illness
- Enforce all Health & Wellness program policies, procedures, and rules consistently
- Ensure a safe, fun, dynamic workout and respond to incidents, accidents, and emergencies appropriately
- Protect the organization and members from harm
- Perform necessary maintenance, remove obstacles, and ensure equipment is put away neatly
- Report emergency maintenance needs immediately
- Record and report faulty equipment and/or maintenance lapses
- Follow Health & Wellness rules on and off duty
- Familiarize yourself with the Group Exercise Training Manual
- Administer proper first aid and CPR/AED
- Contribute to the success of the Health and Wellness program by being on time and prepared
- Conform to all dress codes
- Greet every member at the beginning of class with a smile and end each class with a good-bye
- Get to know members in a friendly and professional manner
- Work with fellow staff members respectfully and positively
- Make any posted announcements before and after class
- Handle sound and exercise equipment with care and report problems immediately
- Ensure member needs are met through constant attention to detail
- Be flexible and adaptable to accommodate members’ needs
- Answer member questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely and courteous manner
- Communicate and educate in a knowledgeable and professional manner
- Respond to change and requests within the Health & Wellness Department with flexibility
- Demonstrate teamwork and organization by communicating problems or constructive criticism
- Take attendance for each class
- Assist with inside and outside promotions related to the Health & Wellness program
- Support and assist newly hired group exercise instructors
- Attend all mandatory in-house trainings and meetings
- Maintain basic knowledge of other program offerings
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Make members feel comfortable and at ease
- Be open, friendly, and approachable to members
- Seek to learn members’ names and welcome them personally
- Initiate interaction with and between members
- Ask members if there is any way we can help and listen to their suggestions
- Ask about member goals, progress, and satisfaction
- Introduce members to other members and staff
- Be passionate about impacting and transforming the health and well-being of members and our community
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Demonstrate leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner
- Demonstrate a sincere desire to improve the health and wellness of YMCA Health and Wellness program, staff, and participants
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA of Central New York program components to members
- Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with Members, Directors, and Staff
- Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing commercial health products
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays
Skills
- CPR
- AED
- 02 Oxygen Supplement Administration
- Group Exercise Instruction
- First Aid
Location
- YMCA of Central New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible hours
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Benefits
- Online Bloodborne Pathogens training
- Online Employee Safety training
- Online Youth Protection Series training
- Online Hazard Communication training
- Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y training
- Foundations of Listen First training
- Principles of Member Health & Wellness training
- Wellness Center At The Y training
About the Company
- Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.
- In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
- Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
- The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.
- We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.
- We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
- We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
- We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
- We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Equal Opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.