Under the direction of the Healthy Living Director, the Special Skills Instructor plans and teaches specialized group exercise classes to participants.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of work shift.
• Develops and plans appropriate programs for YMCA participants.
• Collaborates with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y's Healthy Living program throughout the community.
• Plans, supervises, and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures.
• Demonstrates, models and gears program to the needs of individual or members in the program with concerns for their interests, disabilities, and special talents.
• Ensures that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the Group Ex room are safe and conducive to exercising.
• Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events.
• Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident/ accidents to Program Director and/ or Human Resources within 24 hours.
• Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities/ Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Specialized certification - for revenue producing programs.
• Two or more years of experience participating in, or teaching or comparable experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Other skills and abilities:

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.

Position Profile:

• Passionate about wellness.
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with adults.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional wellness experience.

As a condition of employment and a Drug-Free Workplace you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and drug test.

Failure to complete the drug test will automatically disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.