What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness InstructorIII position at YMCA OF SUPERIOR CA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instructs group fitness classes. Teaching strength, balance, and mobility for all ages and abilities.
Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Responsible for providing safe, effective programming for members in group fitness classes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads group fitness classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
- Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA community.
- Maintains working knowledge of up-to-date health, fitness, and wellness industry standards and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Reports regular, accurate, up-to-date class attendance records.
- Follows YMCA and Health & Wellness Department policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as needed.
- Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with team members and staff; actively responds to Health & Wellness Department communications in a timely manner.
- Performs various duties for Health & Wellness Department as requested by Health & Wellness Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (must have a hands-on, live component)
- Current Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer Certification by a Nationally Accredited Certifying Agency (i.e. ACSM, NASM, AFAA, ACE, NESTA); or current Specialty Instructor Certification (i.e. Cycling, Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba®, Tai Chi); or Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Dance, Health Science, Child Development, Public Administration – Non-Profit Organization)
- Experience teaching in a group fitness class setting
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to teach 2 different group fitness class formats
- Experience working in a health club and/or community center environment
- Experience working with a variety of exercise populations (Senior population a plus)
- Availability to sub Group Fitness Schedule classes for Health & Wellness staff
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Salary : $19 - $27