Group Exercise Instructor II

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.
 

Nature and Scope :

Under the direct supervision of the Wellness Director, the Group Exercise Instructor-Level II shall be part of a staff team who is responsible for conducting YMCA group exercise classes. The Level II Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for appropriate music selection, for class set-up and take-down, and for class members' education about THE COACH APPROACH and fitness-related issues. The Level II Group Exercise Instructor must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, organizational competencies, mission, and values established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The Level II Group Exercise Instructor will have a key leadership role in YMCA of the USA initiatives to "strengthen the foundations of community" through healthy living.

Minimum 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 one of the national group exercise certifying organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA.  This national certification must be maintained and current to maintain a Level II status.
• Water instructors must possess a current national water group exercise certification via AEA. This national AEA certification must be maintained and current to maintain a Level II status.
• Both land and water instructors must also obtain the YMCA/ACE online Group Exercise Instructor Certification and supplemental courses required by Y-USA/Y-Metro Atlanta within 60 days of hire date.  If teaching group strength and/or conditioning classes, the YMCA Strength and Conditioning Instructor Certification is also required.  Water instructors must additionally complete the AEA Arthritis Foundation Program Leader (AFPL) Certification within 60 days of hire date if teaching Aqua Arthritis programs.
• Must obtain/maintain full access to Y-Link ) and to the Metro Atlanta YMCA Workday