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A Y Fitness Group Exercise Instructor conducts Group Exercise classes in the areas of cardiovascular wellness, flexibility, and muscular endurance incorporating warm ups and cools downs for each class.
YMCA employment benefits:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
A Y Fitness Group Exercise Instructor conducts Group Exercise classes in the areas of cardiovascular wellness, flexibility, and muscular endurance incorporating warm ups and cools downs for each class.
YMCA employment benefits:
- Ongoing training
- Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities for career advancement
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
- Plan and lead exercise classes.
- Set up equipment and store securely after class.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
- Keep track of participants and note when there is a new participant in class or when a regular participant has dropped out.
- Check instructor book or board weekly to keep current with announcements and information from the director.
- Be a team player with all other associates.
- Maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
- Keep knowledgeable in the areas of exercise science, nutrition, CPR, First Aid, choreography, etc. through required YMCA and national CEUS.
- Notify appropriate associate of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accident, or injuries immediately.
- Use microphone in class, if available.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid.
- Complete and pass audition with director.
- Able to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
- Able to reflect a positive attitude.
- Accepted National Group Exercise Certification (i.e. AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (i.e. Zumba, YogaFit, RYT 200 or 500, Piloxing, Pilates, Powder Blue formats, LesMills etc) and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.
