What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor, Earlywine Park YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
JOB TITLE: Group Exercise Instructor
REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director
FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Arrive to class 5 minutes prior to scheduled start time to prepare participants for class.
- Instruct group exercise classes and/or related classes.
- Stay 5 minutes after scheduled end time to answer questions and build community.
- All YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Group Exercise Instructors will be paid for the listed scheduled class time, plus 10 minutes of additional required time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Physically and mentally fit in order to demonstrate all levels of aerobic, toning and/or yoga/pilates exercises while being alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
- Ability to lead and motivate others.
- Ability to demonstrate the skills specific to the class and have knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.
- Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor.
- Maintain current certifications.
- Record class attendance on designated form.
- Enforce safety standards, procedures and guidelines according to branch procedures.
- Secure a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class, remind substitute at least 24 hours in advance, and notify supervisor of change.
- Assist with the Y special events when needed.
- Maintain appropriate class records on Paycom.
- Maintain accurate incident/accident reports.
- Positively support the Y and its mission.
- Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
- Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Maintain a good rapport with fitness program participants to respond to their needs and to represent the Y.
- Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
- Educate participants on proper form, contraindicated exercises and modifications of moves.
- Increase participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
- Report equipment in need of repair.
- Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
Increase membership retention and increase membership numbers, increase volunteer involvement in the Y through special events, increase volunteer base for the Annual Campaign, increase awareness in wellness and strength in the community and introduce and encourage participation in other Y activities.
Requirements
- Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School education or equivalent preferred.
- 6 months or 60 hours of practical experience of group exercise class experience.
- Must be able to lift in excess of ten pounds.
- Certification in group exercise instruction from a recognized organization (e.g., ACE, AFAA, NASM).
- Strong knowledge of exercise techniques and principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire individuals in a group setting.
- Experience in leading group fitness classes preferred.
