This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Fitness Instructor instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The Fitness Instructor assures the well-being for each participant while using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes in accordance with their training and YMCA guidelines, and supports members and program participants in achieving and celebrating their goals.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains positive healing relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants connect with each other and the YMCA through motivational support and guidance.
• Modifies programs and sessions as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs, and effectively builds community.
• Maintains proper attendance records, prepares required reports as directed, as well as provides participants with recommendations.
• Maintains client confidentiality and safe emotional space at all times.
• Maintains working knowledge of health and wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members, and obtain CEU’s/CEC’s as per certification requirements.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Health and Wellness programs, promotions, schedules, and member engagement.
• Maintains physical presence at all times with participants and remains aware of surroundings.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.