Group Exercise Instructor - RC Durr YMCA

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct and lead classes in land, water or mind/body.
• Prepare and know instructional materials.
• Clean up area and return materials after class.
• Keep accurate attendance records and totals.
• Administer program evaluations.
• Monitor the class for signs of stress.
• Understand the needs and goals of participants and provide them with a positive, enjoyable environment in which to achieve their fitness goals.
• Provide quality group exercise class that begins and ends on time, follows the scheduled class format, and is at the proper intensity level.
• Arrive early and stay after class to answer questions and set-up, if necessary.
• Be courteous, friendly and greet members by name whenever possible.
• Respect the individual goals, needs and perspectives of each member.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in, and dedication to improving the health and fitness of clients
• Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Must possess CPR/AED/02 and First Aid certifications prior to hire, and must maintain current certifications during employment. Must obtain an audition score equal to or better than average of 3 (Pass), if applicable.
• The following certifications must be obtained within six (6) months of employment: Orientation to Healthy Living, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, & Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y or equivalent Group Exercise certifications (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, etc.).
• Regularly attend program training, CEC workshops and staff meetings.
• Know and abide by center policies and procedures.
• Know and abide by center substitution policies; minimizing the use of substitutes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

The incumbent is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, sit, lift and or move up to 35 pounds, to climb and or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The incumbent must have the ability to transport equipment, materials and supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The incumbent is regularly required to work under pressure and or to work rapidly to meet deadlines, to reason and solve problems, make sound judgment and decisions and be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to evaluate and solve complex problems. Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

The condition of the air is normal/average, air conditioned/ventilated. The noise level is normal to loud within an active YMCA program environment. The surface on which the incumbent works is typically a leveled area.