Group Ex Instructor (Water & Land)

Description

GREATER LOWELL FAMILY YMCA - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor

Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Department: Health and Wellness

Reports to: Health and Wellness Director Revision Date: 1/22/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Responsible to lead and instruct group exercise classes safely

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships with and among members and program participants.
2. Arrives 5-10 minutes before start time to prepare class area and greet participants.
3. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, that align with the healthy living program goals and objectives.
4. Understands different health needs; observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
5. Asks and answers questions and displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and wellness goals.
6. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
7. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
8. Keeps accurate class attendance records when applicable.
9. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK 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.

• 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 plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Group fitness instructors are required to maintain a current certification in group fitness or group exercise by a nationally recognized organization such as ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM. Yoga instructors are required to have a 200+ hour certification from a Yoga Alliance registered school, Zumba instructors are required to maintain a current Zumba license. Water fitness instructors are required to maintain a current water fitness certification such as AEA, ASFA, or FitTour.
•Certification in area of expertise preferred (Barre, Pilates, etc.)
•CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
•Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
•At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
•Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
•Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). GREATER LOWELL FAMILY YMCA