Group Wellness Instructor (All Branches)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Group Wellness Coordinator/Wellness Director the Group Wellness Instructor leads and instructs classes in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The instructor will effectively building community with the class, and will modify class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and guests connect with each other and the YMCA.

3. Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health and culture.

4. Celebrates achievement of participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.

5. Maintains a positive exercise experience for participants.

6. Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current certification in Group Exercise Instruction or Specialty Certification by an approved agency

2. Current certification in CPR by an approved agency

3. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred

4. Strong relational skills

PRACTICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report class attendance
• Respond to emergencies
• Demonstrate proper instruction
• Set up/break down equipment
• Maintain safe environment
• Report equipment issues

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear.

• Must have a high degree of energy; be physically fit in order to have the endurance to complete the workout.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Salary : $16 - $19