What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKINSONS GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR (SAMPSON COUNTY YMCA) position at Ymcasenc?
Job Title: PARKINSON Instructor, Healthy Living Department
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time, hourly
Pay Rate: $17/hour
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attend a 2-day virtual training for PWR! Moves and successfully complete as well as other online trainings within 30-60 days of being hired.
- Assist with leading energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Follows the Parkinson’s PWR! Moves exercises and cycling program format.
- Offer exercises suited to the population, monitors progression, and offers modifications.
- Responsible for knowing how to demonstrate use of all equipment provided in the cycling room and for PWR! Moves exercises.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Responsible for walking around and assisting with correcting form during class.
- Assist in maintaining equipment and informing Director of any breakage or items needing replacement.
- Report to work 5 minutes prior to class to prepare for class and ensure proper set up and tear down of class.
- Be dependable for weekly classes and responsible for covering the classes assigned to. Any substitutes should be called into their Director/Coordinator.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
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 diverse 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 innovative 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.
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:
- Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED
- At least 6 months of experience working in wellness field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to conduct classes and activities.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position that includes leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Salary : $17