YMCA Metro Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
posted about 1 month ago
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 required certifications/training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
- 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.
Requirements
- High school or GED degree required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must have one or more years of experience in teaching group exercise classes.
- Land instructors must possess a current national group exercise certification from recognized organizations.
- Water instructors must possess a current national water group exercise certification via AEA.
- 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.
- Must obtain and maintain Specialty Certifications or outside certifications approved by Metro Atlanta Y.
- Must pass group exercise audition based upon the format(s) of group exercise instruction.
- Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, and injury-prevention.
- Must obtain THE COACH APPROACH Orientation within 30 days of hire date.
- Must possess a high degree of human-relations skills.
- Possess ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and problem-solve.
- 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.
- Diverse mix of people who share values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY.
