Group Exercise Coordinator - Toyota Indiana YMCAExercise Coordinator - Toyota Indiana YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The group Exercise Coordinator is responsible for keeping all communication tools current, coordinating events relating to group exercise classes, relationship building with members, assisting the Wellness Director in the practical evaluations of group exercise instructors, and creating quality fitness programs that meet member needs and results in a positive financial outcome at the Toyota Indiana YMCA.  

OUR CULTURE:  

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming; we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful; we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.  
• Complete required abuse risk management training.  
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.  
• Adhere to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Ensure check-in procedures are followed.  
• Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships with and among members and program participants.  
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, that align with the healthy living program goals and objectives.
• Understands different health needs; observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Asks and answers questions and displays empathy in support of helping members and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and wellness goals.
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and staff.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.  
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.  
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of equipment and facilities for group exercise classes.  
• Assist in the smooth operation of the group exercise department in day-to-day operations.  
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate group exercise instructors.
• Develop and manage the branch group exercise schedule.  
• Promote YMCA membership by moving program participants from casual to connected to committed.  
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

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 essential functions.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogen training is required within 60 days of employment.  
• Child Abuse Prevention training is required on/before the first day of work.
• Bachelor’s degree in health and wellness or a related field, along with two or more years of related experience.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and articulate and abide by Y policies positively.  
• Has strong member service with problem resolution skills that are handled in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with members, program participants, and staff.  
• Possess strong computer skills as well as the ability to use social media effectively.  

Salary : $15 - $18