Group Exercise Instructor

Location

Glendale, CA | United States

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Exercise Instructor provides instruction in a group setting in proper cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training, as well as leadership, guidance and support to members in their pursuit of health and well-being. Instructors must understand the characteristics and attributes of health seekers as well as active fitness participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Arrives at work consistently on time, in proper uniform, and prepared to perform the essential functions of your job.
2. Learns members' names and unique individual goals each shift.
3. Effectively plan, organize and present class curriculum for optimal skill development.
4. Adheres to the substitution policy: instructors are responsible for finding their own substitutes for any planned time off, ensuring that shifts are covered, and informing the Director of substitutions.
5. Maintains a neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use.
6. Maintains awareness of changes in schedules, staffing, procedures and environment that can affect a member's YMCA experience, and leads members through the changes in an informative, supportive manner.
7. Models consistently the Y's values of caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship, thereby encouraging and supporting the development of these values within our members.
8. Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings.

Job tags

Salary

$16 - $25 per hour