Group Fitness Instructor at YMCA of Columbia Willamette

Vancouver, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching Group Fitness Classes, Class Administration, Fitness Instruction, Member Engagement, Safety Enforcement, Exercise Technique Education, Class Planning, Equipment Management, Time Management, Music Selection, Program Promotion, Staff Relations, Continuing Education, Emergency Response, Instructional Cueing, Fitness Principles Application

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Healthy Living Coordinator, the Group Fitness Instructor will teach and administer YMCA Group Fitness classes. The Group Fitness instructor has a passion for fitness, an innate drive for connecting with people and making them feel supported and successful and enjoy making people smile. They are responsible for instructing exercise programs under the YMCA guidelines and planning the class to assist in meeting the goals and objectives of the Beaverton Hoop YMCA FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Essential Functions Have fun Enjoy teaching assigned classes on a consistent and regular basis Be available to substitute teach whenever possible Strive to maintain and increase your class attendance and participation Teach to make students feel successful, and educate members on proper exercise techniques Make your students' safety and enjoyment your number one priority Convey warmth and genuine interest to the students: make eye contact, smile, use students' names, personalize the workout, even in a large class Commit to the position as a business professional Ensure all equipment and props are properly used during class and properly put away / stored after class Be ready to greet members and set up your class prior to scheduled class starting time, and plan to stay after class to help breakdown your class equipment and meet with members Start and finish classes as scheduled and on time Select and prepare appropriate music if used Recommend and promote other Y programs as appropriate Commit to establishing long-term and main harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, members and families Stay current using continuing education to maintain and grow proper/required certifications in group exercise Attend all required staff meetings. Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Additional Functions: Incorporate and model our YMCA Christian principles into your work Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation Observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, apply appropriate techniques and cue movements appropriately Ability to accurately demonstrate exercises/movements and to clearly give instructions and directions Able to use a headset Understand and apply basic fitness principles Ability to teach a class to multiple levels of fitness Requirements REQUIREMENTS Nationally recognized certification Certification in multiple formats, such as Active Aging, Barre, Cycle, Dance Fitness, HIIT, Kickboxing, Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga CPR/AED/First Aid Must pass YMCA background check Experience using basic computer software, audio equipment, and mobile technology At least two years of experience instructing group exercise (preferred)

Responsibilities

The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for teaching and administering YMCA Group Fitness classes under the direction of the Healthy Living Coordinator, ensuring classes meet YMCA guidelines and objectives. Essential duties include consistently teaching assigned classes, striving to increase attendance, prioritizing student safety and enjoyment, and managing class setup and equipment.