Group Fitness Instructor

Position Summary: Instructs one type group class, 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.

Essential Functions:

1. Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

2. Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.

3. Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.

4. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

5. Keeps accurate class attendance records.

6. Provides instruction to members on fitness and wellbeing.

7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

8. Attends all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.

9. Maintains open lines of communication with staff, parents, and supervisor.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED.

2. Group Fitness Instructor Certification required.

3. Clear Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), Health Exam with Negative TB test, Negative Drug Screening.

4. Complete all required online training(s).

Physical Demands: Employee is regularly required to use hands, frequently required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds.