Group Exercise Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.  The Group Exercise Instructor I, under the supervision of the Assistant Health & Wellness Director, volunteers and program participants.  All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

The schedule for this position will be weekday morning, evening, and weekends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include member check in and attendance, utilizing online registration system, enforce and follow Group Exercise Guidelines for equipment usage, appropriate attire, age requirements, conduct, etc.
• Program responsibilities include but are not limited to; Instruct and promote Group Exercise and Wellness Center programming.
• Ensure and maintain quality of program and that it meets YMCA National standards and complies with all safety regulations.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the Group Exercise designated room spaces.
• Serve as a YMCA resource in the area of health and fitness programming.
• Keep safety as a first priority.  Emphasize personal safety and emotional wellbeing of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants using the YMCA and the YMCA Group Exercise Studio and Wellness Center.
• By personal example helps interpret quality of YMCA Character Values or Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to the Assistant Health & Wellness Director with all necessary documentation.
• Accept and perform all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization.

Specific Job Segments:

• Report any schedule changes to your supervisor prior to the change in writing.
• Program responsibilities include but are not limited to; instruct and promote group exercise class programming while maintaining safe and effective training protocols.
• Check members in for classes using online registration system.
• Ensure and maintain quality of programs and that it meets YMCA National standards and complies with all safety regulations.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the designated program space by putting away all equipment in a safe and orderly manner.
• Serve as a member resource in the area of health and fitness programming.
• Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively as part of a staff team both verbally and in writing.
• Must remain flexible for job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meeting

Customer Service

• Ensure member satisfaction while interacting with members, program participants and volunteers.
• Initiate and represent a high quality of service and connectedness with all members, participants, volunteers and potential members in the wellness center and throughout the YMCA
• Be knowledgeable about various YMCA programs and events information.
• Be available to members, program participants and staff for questions, concerns and comments and follow up as needed.

Financial Development

• Provides leadership and support of Annual Campaign that result in achievement of our annual fund-raising goal.
• Actively promote membership within department.  Increase visibility and credibility of YMCA programs

  Other Duties

• Attend staff training’s and update your skills as position demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR certification (must have with 60 days of hire)
• Certified Group Exercise Instructor (encompasses all Group Exercise, Spinning®, Yoga and Pilates Instructors) from Nationally approved certification, (i.e. YMCA, AFAA, Spinning® or ACE).
• Complete New Employee Orientation within 60 days of date of hire.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention Training before beginning first day of employment.
• Must have good human relations’ skills to facilitate positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members and program participants.
• Must be committed to the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s mission, goals, and Character Development.

Salary : $30 - $35