Do you have a passion for being fit? Do you enjoy helping children of all ages be active and fit? If so, we invite you to join our team at our new, state of the art facility as a youth group fitness instructor. 

The successful candidate will guide and support children of various ages in living a healthy, active life. They will introduce concepts focused on exercise and proper techniques. The goal of this program is to assist youth and teens in making a healthy lifestyle change and to build self-esteem. The role of the Fitness Instructor is to assist participants through this process by providing personalized attention, support and motivation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide participants with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and sense of ownership of YMCA

2. Make helpful suggestions as you identify members who may be using unsafe or ineffective techniques.

3. Understand and promote all YMCA programs values.

4. Answer questions, concerns and complaints in a timely and courteous manner.

5. Emphasize safety and proper technique.

6. Effectively provide instruction on how to utilize all fitness equipment.

7. Regularly check all equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness. Report all problems to the Fitness and Wellness Director.

8. Understand, abide by, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures. Positively explain and interpret policies to members.

9. Be familiar with emergency procedures. Respond promptly and appropriately.

10. Abide by the safety, injury, illness and prevention guidelines by taking personal responsibility for your safety and the safety of your program participants.