Group Fitness Instructor I - Glen Cove

POSITION SUMMARY:
To instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.  To offer a variety of exercise modalities to enhance physical fitness levels through instruction of cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and mind-body practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    To lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes that accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
•    To answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. To maintain a working knowledge of health and wellness to provide effective information and support to members.
•    To build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA.
•    To keep accurate class attendance records, if required.
•    To follow YMCA policies and procedures, to know emergency procedures, to respond to emergency situations and to accurately file an incident report.
•    To know and enforce all Fitness Center Rules to ensure the safety of all members/participants. To immediately stop any behavior, which in your professional opinion is deemed unsafe. To always act maturely and professionally.
•    To dress neatly and professionally, with no midriff showing attire.
•    To use professional music without obscene language and innuendos.
•    To know facility schedules and familiarize oneself with all YMCA programs.
•    To have the ability to adjust the workout to accommodate a variety of fitness levels.
•    To educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modifications of a move or moves.
•    To arrive on time, prepared to begin and end the class on time. On time means you are changed, organized, scan/signed in for the start of your class, available to introduce and welcome new members. 3 late arrivals will result in immediate action not limited to termination.
•    To be responsible for using Group Ex Pro for own class coverage when unavailable to teach.
•    Use Group Ex Pro for communicating class attendance. 

• First Aid, CPR, AED, O2 Administration certification required within 6-months of hire.
• Maintain active status every two-years.
• Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse Prevention Trainings within thirty days of hire.
• YMCA/YUSA Foundations of Group Exercise certification or a national certification (ACE, ACSM AFAA, NASM or equivalent) in group exercise instruction. If incumbent does not have certification at time of hire, must achieve within three months of hire.
• YMCA/YUSA Listen First within three months of hire.
• Certification in areas of expertise. (Yoga, Spinning, Diabetes Prevention, etc.)
• Must have knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, strength and conditioning program leadership and implementation.