Group Exercise Instructor - TRX (SUB)

PAY RANGE:

$19.00 - $28.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes. Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered: Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule
• Finds substitutes as necessary, at least 1 week prior to date of request
• Informs Director or Coordinator by email, text or phone call, that the class will be substituted and by whom at least 1 week in advance of class
• Substitutes for other instructors when possible
• Does not teach more than 10 classes a week with the YMCA Association
• Does not sub for a class not trained in or certified to teach
• Gives one months’ notice for vacation requests that require coverage for two or more weeks of classes
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants
• Reports broken and/or missing equipment immediately to supervisor
• Adheres to all Child Abuse Prevention guidelines including but not limited to:
• Adhere to policies, SOP’s, and handbooks related to boundaries with youth
• Attends and participates in all required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to standards & procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth
• Comply with the YMCA and State of Hawaii abuse reporting requirements
• Ensure that youth are closely monitored, and routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms), etc
  

Maintains certifications & trainings:

Level 1:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains primary or specialty group exercise instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, TRX, AEA, Pilates, Zumba, MOSSA, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings
  
  

Level 2:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains specialty group exercise instructor certification (Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, YMCA etc)
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings
• Dresses neatly and professionally in appropriate workout clothing
• Wears required name tag and staff shirt when appropriate
• Exemplifies the YMCA mission of spirit, mind and body and the four pillars of character development: honesty, caring, responsibility and respect
• Maintains average of 8 participants per class. If this minimum is not maintained for a period of three months, the instructor may be asked to change a format and/or be replaced by a different Instructor
• Volunteer programs will be monitored on a case by case basis
• Responds to and provides CPR/First Aid in medical emergency situations
• Completes accident/incident reports for accidents that happen during their class (including to themselves) and submits to supervisor within 24 hours of incident
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred
  
  

Education/Training:

• Certification in specialty group exercise format required
• National certification in group exercise required for higher levels
• TB clearance required
• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
  
  

WHY THE Y?:

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more
• See job opportunities page for full details
  
  

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