POSITION SUMMARY:

The Group Fitness Instructor will impact and engage YMCA and community members in the areas of youth development and social responsibility, with a particular focus on healthy living. This will be accomplished through instructing high-quality, innovative group exercise classes in a safe, effective, and inviting atmosphere in-person and virtually through our Y Fit LIVE streaming. Must possess the technical knowledge and skills required to perform the job.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and instruct high-quality group exercise classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA’s mission and goals
• Lead group fitness classes on the company's proprietary corporate live streaming website
• Ability to engage and connect with clients through a camera lens
• Develop and prepare routines and provide appropriate music for classes
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes
• Check attendance daily, maintain accurate class attendance records, and report to Program Director
• Engage in active listening and model relationship-building skills in all interactions with members, volunteers, guests, and staff members to build relationships and communicate our cause
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Reflect and uphold the mission and core values of the YMCA when dealing with YMCA group exercise participants, parents, and community members
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations
• Must be highly motivated, professional, and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service
• Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness for a minimum of 45 minutes.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Required certifications: YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles, current national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, IFTA) in group fitness instruction, or any other approved nationally recognized certifying body of Group Exercise certifications.
• Certification in micro areas of expertise (Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, TRX, Zumba, etc.).
• YMCA New Employee Orientation and CBT Training within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Continuing educations/renewals of certifications kept up to date and submitted to the supervisor on or before certifications expire.
• CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.