Group Exercise Instructor

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for leading group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission-driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm-up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, exercises, or movement patterns.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures and location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD and fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible for leaving the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attends/completes required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Instructors teaching land-based classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), ACSM, or NETA (National Exercise Trainers) to teach Group Exercise classes.
• Instructors teaching water classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as Water Art, Water in Motion, YASA, etc. to teach water fitness classes.
• Instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Body Combat, etc. must hold a current certification in the specialty taught.
• Must hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.