Group Exercise Instructor I

YMCA Metro Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

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About the position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibilities.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding group fitness/wellness programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that group exercise classes run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR/AED and any other certifications/training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Maintain all wellness certifications by meeting continuing education requirements.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Secure his/her own music and select music that is suitable for a family setting.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Participate in and partner with wellness cabinet activities.
• Ensure the follow-through of incident/accident reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Log class attendance in GroupEx PRO by 11:59 p.m. of the night that the class is taught.
• Log in to GroupEx PRO a minimum of two times/week to check for facility updates, subbing opportunities, and other important information.
• Secure his/her own substitute instructor in a timely manner if unable to teach a YMCA class.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines, best practices, and branch emergency procedures.
• Adhere to strength training and nutrition guidelines in alignment with YMCA policies.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products.

Requirements

• High school or GED degree required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• May have less than one year of experience in teaching group exercise classes or one or more years of group exercise participation.
• Land instructors must obtain YMCA/ACE online Group Exercise Instructor Certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Water instructors must obtain all YMCA/AEA online certification and supplemental courses required by Y-USA/Y-Metro Atlanta within 60 days of hire date.
• Must obtain/maintain full access to Y-Link and to the Metro Atlanta YMCA Workday account.
• Must maintain certifications by uploading continuing education credits via Y-Link prior to date of expiration.
• Must possess current CPR/AED certification and renew it every two years prior to date of expiration.
• Must obtain and maintain Specialty Certifications or outside certifications approved by Metro Atlanta Y prior to teaching the designated format.
• Must pass group exercise audition based upon the format(s) of group exercise instruction for which the instructor is being hired.
• Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, injury-prevention, and THE COACH APPROACH.
• Must obtain THE COACH APPROACH Orientation within 30 days of hire date.
• Must possess a high degree of human-relations skills and be able to facilitate class interaction and socialization.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
• Possess ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and problem-solve.
• Possess effective time-management skills.
• Possess strong customer-service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality.
• Pass a criminal background and drug-screening check.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence.
• Opportunities to serve in a diverse mix of roles.