Group Exercise Instructor
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$20-$25/hour
Benefits
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs
Job Description
YMCA Southcoast
Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor
Position Summary:
Lead, supervise, and instruct members and guests in exercise classes designed to improve and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates proper techniques and routines for class participation.
- Communicates exercise physiology principles in generic terms for class understanding.
- Educates participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modification of moves.
- Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment, and energizing.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to enhance participation and educate participants.
- Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group.
- Identify and address participant safety concerns.
YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented:Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others. Results Oriented:Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process. Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Physical Education or related program; or a minimum of three years experience and knowledge in leading group exercise classes.
- Physically able to conduct and demonstrate exercise routines.
- Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability.
- National certifications in ACE, AFFA, ACSM highly desirable.
Physical Demands:
- Required to physically perform and communicate exercise routines.
- Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate in noisy environment.
The YMCA Southcoast is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
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What is the work location for this position at General Accounts?
This job at General Accounts is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at General Accounts?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $20–$25 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at General Accounts?
General Accounts lists this role as a Full-time position.
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