Company Overview

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA is a non-profit organization that oversees Y programs and focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to build healthy minds, bodies, and spirits throughout the communities we serve. We strive to promote the values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We are open to people of all ages, beliefs, incomes, races, genders, and abilities.

Job Description/General Function

Group Fitness Instructors are responsible for aiding participants in achieving their well-being goals in a group setting. Duties may include choreographing and delivering classes, building community, and following up with participants. Superb relationship skills, attention to detail, and follow-through are required.

Different wage classifications and assignments are based on certifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads group wellness classes according with association curriculum and standards
• Builds and sustains small communities within the YMCA
• Assists in member data collection
• Maintain a general knowledge of the YMCA and it’s programs
• Acquire, maintain, and track due dates of certifications as directed
• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
• Work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Promote volunteer recruitment and retention
• Arrives 15 minutes prior to class start time and stays 15 minutes after class end time. Duties during this time include setting up and cleaning up class supplies, connecting with members, and assisting the instructors teaching classes before and after you
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and completes all required online trainings which includes child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youths

Required Skills and Experience

• Computer literate
• Self-motivated
• Ability to relate to and engage with health seekers and mentor coaches to do the same
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Ability to relate well and communicate effectively to a diverse group of individuals, in all circumstances
• Pass a comprehensive background screening
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a current CPR and first aid certification or be able to obtain one within 0 days of hire

Additional Expectations and Duties

• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and completes all online trainings which include child abuse prevention training within 7 days of hire
• Upholds YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management. Adheres to policies to boundaries with youths
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations in accordance with mandated reporting requirements
• Responsible for general housekeeping tasks to ensure the workspace is always clean
• Submits hours worked accurately on the electronic timecard, within timelines for supervisor approval
• Passion for high standards and beliefs in the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Flexible schedule as needed as on occasion may need to work evenings and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions

Environment

• Fitness, studio, gym, and pool environment with music playing in the background
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours periodically
• Occasional travel required

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stop, kneel, talk, and hear. Incumbents must be able to move freely and quickly throughout the YMCA facility; communicate effectively with people and use a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Driver Requirements

Private Vehicle, Requesting Reimbursement

• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance

YMCA Vehicle

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Driving record which meets or exceeds YMCA standards, driver records request will be submitted