Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor FLSA Status: nonexempt Status: Part Time Reports to: Member Services Director Location17 North Champion St. Youngstown OH 44501 POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe enjoyable and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health ability and cultural needs. **Morning evening and/or weekend availability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Leads energizing fun safe and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and wellbeing.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Builds effective authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities physical conditions health and culture.
- Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals mastering of specific skills or overall health and wellbeing.
- Keeps accurate class attendance records.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
- Attends quarterly inservices and keeps all certifications current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals clarifies tasks plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a highvalue experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues selfdevelopment that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates uptodate knowledge and skills in technology. QUALIFICATIONS: - Required certifications: CPR/AED First Aid BBP national certification (ACE NETA AFAA NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification Sexual Harassment and Abuse Risk Management training.
- Certification in areas of expertise.
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification YMCA Leader certification and New Staff Orientation within 30 days of hire.
- At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to conduct classes and activities.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class walking standing bending reaching and lifting.
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