Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor
FLSA Status: NonExempt
Position Type: Parttime
Reports to: Healthy Living Coordinator
We are looking for talented committed and enthusiastic people to join our team! Specifically looking for those who are able to teach classes for active older adults and applicants who offer overall group fitness varieties.
Position Summary
Instructs group classes 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.
Our Culture
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. 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.
Essential Functions
- Leads group exercise classes as directed by the supervisor to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Conducts energizing fun safe and educational classes.
- Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Maintains required CECs and national certifications.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Ys commitment to equity and diversity.
- Potential classes may include Yoga Pilates Zumba TRX Kettle Bells Active Older Adults etc.
YMCA Competencies
- Values:Accept and demonstrate the Ys values
- Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
- Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions and perceptions
- Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others
- Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others
- DecisionMaking: Make sound judgments and transfer learning from one situation to another
- Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change and seek opportunities in the change process
Required Qualifications
- CPR First Aid and AED certifications.
- National certification (ACE NETA AFAA NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. Connect with us to see if you are an eligible candidate to have the Y cover the cost of your certification!
- Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in area(s) of expertise. i.e. Cardio Strength Yoga Cycle Mat Pilates Dance Active Older Adults Silver Sneakers etc.
- 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking standing bending reaching and lifting.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
EEO Statement
The Red Wing Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absences compensation and training