Group Fitness Instructor at Young Mens Christian Association – Edwardsville, Illinois

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Fitness Center Director, group fitness instructors will maintain a professional, respectful, and positive atmosphere for our members, guests, and staff while promoting member wellness and helping patrons reach their fitness goals.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for teaching group fitness classes

2. Maintain a high level of professionalism while interacting with members, guests, and staff

3. Provide high-quality recreational experiences for participants that focus on the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

4. Ability to respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergencies.

5. Maintain and practice a safe exercise and work environment for members and staff by keeping a neat, clean, and pleasant environment in our group fitness areas.

6. Stay current on fitness concepts and ideas

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are WELCOMING: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are GENUINE: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are HOPEFUL: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are NURTURING: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are DETERMINED: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of one year of experience actively leading successful group exercise classes
2. Current nationally accredited group exercise certification (e.g. AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NETA) if necessary
3. Instructors teaching licensed/branded formats (e.g. Zumba, Yoga, Spinning) must also be trained and licensed to teach those specific formats
4. Ability to work well with diverse group members, guests, and staff
5. General knowledge of the Edwardsville YMCA and its mission
6. CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of the community, social, and economic segments of the community.
8. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required essential functions.

? Work will be performed indoors and possibly outdoors

? Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.

? Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform position functions and to supervise program activities.

? Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously

? Must be able to handle stress and tension in a positive manner