Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua Formats, MOSSA, All Formats

Job Description

Job Description

PAY RANGE:

$21.75 - $29.00 Hourly 

Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes at the Mililani YMCA. The Group Exercise Instructor serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered: Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule
• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Develops relationships with members
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants

Maintains certifications & trainings:
Level 1:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains primary or specialty group exercise instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings

Level 2:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains specialty group exercise instructor certification (Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, YMCA etc)
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings
• Dresses neatly and professionally in appropriate workout clothing and wears required name tag and staff shirt when appropriate
• Exemplifies the YMCA mission of spirit, mind and body and the four pillars of character development: honesty, caring, responsibility and respect
• Maintains average of 8 participants per class. If this minimum is not maintained for a period of three months, the instructor may be asked to change a format and/or be replaced by a different Instructor.
• Responds to and provides CPR/First Aid in medical emergency situations
• Completes accident/incident reports for accidents that happen during their class (including to themselves) and submits to supervisor within 24 hours of incident.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required
• Certification in specialty group exercise format required
• National certification in group exercise required for some levels
• TB clearance required

• Free Y membership with employment 
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

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