Group Fitness Instructor

About This Role

Group Fitness Instructors present a positive image through quality fitness programs designed to meet community needs. This role involves creating and implementing high-level fitness routines that combine cutting-edge trends with established basic choreography to ensure a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications
• Compile program records including: attendance, questionnaires, evaluations, and accident/incident reports when necessary
• Assist with special promotional activities (open house, demonstrations, health and fitness fairs and verbal announcements)
• Be prepared to teach new routines at the start of a new session/schedule
• Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercise
• Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns
• Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes
• Arrive well-prepared, with music cued and routine thought out
• Learn the names of participants who attend your classes
• Share educational information with your class participants
• Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm
• Motivate class participants to the best of your ability
• Note new participants and help them to feel comfortable
• Keep up-to-date on safety and fitness trends
• Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach and record it appropriately
• Exceed member expectations by "going the extra mile"
• Handle member complaints and concerns quickly and effectively
• Behave as a role model for a fit and healthy person
• Enforce group fitness rules pertaining to age, footwear, lateness, etc.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and make sure all participants are registered properly and fully paid if applicable
• Maintain a safe and clean class environment
• Inspect program equipment weekly and report in writing any/all repairs or replacements that may be needed
• Ensure area is neat and clean at all times
• Participate in inter-divisional job assignments as requested
• Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job, enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers
• Participate in annual Strong Kids Campaign

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR, First Aid and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications
• Attend Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness Workshops when offered
• Must be timely, well-organized and prepared in advance to teach classes
• Must be in excellent physical condition and possess the ability to lift up to 45 pounds using proper technique
• Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
• Must be able to keep confidences and practice discernment
• Must be flexible to meet requirements of the position including possible evening, weekend and holiday hours
• Must possess extensive practical experience and a strong interest in the health/wellness or related field, or have passed the YMCA Exercise Instructor I certification course
• Must obtain certification through ACE, ACSM, or other approved nationally accredited organizations within one year of hire
• Must be alert and aware of signs of exercise-induced distress
• Must have adequate vision to review documents; hearing adequate to interact with the public

About the Company

The Old Colony Y aims to provide quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of the community.