Group Exercise Instructor - Cycling

Job Description

Job Description

PAY RANGE:

$21.75 - $29.00 Hourly 

Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes. 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.

• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Develops relationships with members and communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• 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
• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered
• Substitutes for other instructors when possible
• Does not teach more than 10 classes a week with the YMCA Association
• Adheres to all Child Abuse Prevention guidelines

Maintains certifications & trainings:
Level I:

• 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 II:

• Requirements of Level I, plus:
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc)
• Maintains average of 8 participants per class. 

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:

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

*See job opportunities page for full details

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