Active Older Adults Instructor - Harrisburg

General Function: 

The group exercise instructor position is an important role at the YMCA.  Under the direction of the Healthy Living Director and consistent with the Christian mission, the Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the safety, supervision, and instruction of group exercise classes to facility members.

Know How:

Incumbent must pass YMCA background checks and successfully complete and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to acquire them within 30 days of employment. Minimum of one year experience in fitness field and obtain a nationally accredited certification within one year of hire (must have cycle-specific certification if teaching cycle classes)

Purpose & Objectives:

Each person is employed as a staff member because the administration feels he/she will conscientiously assist in the fulfillment of the YMCA’s mission by:

• Knowledge in physiology and aerobic conditioning.
• Responsible for starting and ending class on time.
• Responsible for providing a safe class format, including all pertinent components of fitness.
• Responsible for providing music and choreography, abiding by the music and CEC policies.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of motivation and positive energy.
• Passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and self-starter. Must work independently with little supervision.
• Outgoing personality with a natural ability to build positive and trusting relationships with members, guests & staff.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to promote programs and services.
• Must be able to take initiative in making decisions and solving problems in the areas of assigned responsibilities.
• Assist with maintaining immaculate facilities by performing routine cleaning and returning items to proper storage areas
• Responsible for recording accurate class records
• Responsible for reporting accidents/incidents by completing the required forms and submitting them in a timely manner to the Healthy Living Director or MOD.
• Responsible for reporting all equipment repair issues to the Healthy Living Director
• Assist with other projects in the Health and Fitness Department as instructed by supervisor or executive leadership team.
• Assist in daily operations as needed with ongoing programs
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor or executive level leadership
• Attends staff meetings, trainings and special events as outlined upon hire date.