Group Exercise Instructor - MOSSA

About This Role

This role is responsible for providing excellent, safe, and motivating instruction to members and program participants in group exercise programs, while also ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the exercise areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead fitness and/or related classes following YMCA standards and guidelines
• Communicate and enforce wellness center rules at participants’ comprehension level
• Train participants in a demonstrative and professional manner
• Watch and correct participants when exercising unsafely
• Promote wellness and other YMCA programs
• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to class starting to perform assigned duties
• Set up and take down class equipment
• Begin and end every class on time
• Take attendance of class each time class is held
• Ensure participants are registered appropriately
• Educate members and program participants on appropriate and comfortable attire for group exercise classes
• Teach entire session of classes, finding substitutes for sickness or vacations and willing to help sub for others
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance
• Remain visible to participants when on duty
• Increase member and program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of six months class participation experience or fitness class assistant
• High level of interest in the fitness field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. A 2-year college degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science/related field or applicable experience is preferred.
• Minimum of six months class participation experience or fitness class assistant and a high level of interest in the fitness field.

Nice to Have

• 2-year college degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science/related field

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