"OK, I’M SOLD!” WHAT DO I NEED TO QUALIFY?

• Has a Current Certification
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certification must be kept current throughout employment.
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to communicate with people of all ages.
• Knowledge of safe exercise techniques and principles.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate all skills being taught to participants.
• Possess the ability to follow directions.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward responsibilities, fellow instructors Y staff and members.
• All required online training must be completed prior to hire.
• Criminal record clearance.

• Educates members on safe techniques and guidelines.
• Greets and encourages all members and orients new participants. Be available before and after class to answer participants’ questions.
• Ensure proper set up and prepared to instruct class.
• Starts and finishes class on time as scheduled.
• Instructs class to the ability level of the students participating.
• Monitors participants through perceived rate of exertion (i.e. faint, dizziness, chest pain, loss of color, etc.)
• Executes the Emergency Procedures.
• Works with participants to achieve fitness goals.
• Be aware of regular members and welcome them back if they have been away.
• If a regular member stops coming without explanation, notify your supervisor to discuss the best way to follow up with the member.
• Stores all equipment neatly and appropriately.
• Documents equipment problems to supervisor.
• Attends instructor trainings and supervisor’s meetings.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA through professional dress, attitude, communication and behavior. Promote the YMCA in a public forum.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested and necessary.