Instructor - Group Ex

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.

CORE EXPECTATIONS:

PROGRAM EXECUTION DEVELOPMENT

• Assure that programs start and end on time, and are set up appropriately.
• Ensure that programs are taught with safety being the utmost priority and are conducted with high quality instruction.
• Immediately handle any questions or concerns. Refer as necessary to the Health and Well Being Director.
• Stay current with new techniques, and teaching strategies.
• Assist in the development of new water exercise classes or incorporate new exercises or routines within existing classes.
• Be familiar with all information and answer questions about programs, schedules, policies or direct people to Health and Well Being.
• Be familiar with group exercise program so that they can assist when needed or provide direction to members looking for other opportunities.

• Be prepared to respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner.

• Maintain relevant certifications and professional knowledge to provide consistently evolving and engaging classes.

• Provide program feedback from members to the Health and Well Being Director.

• Instruct quality Group Exercise classes to all fitness levels, ages and

• Abilities. Support and promote teamwork.
• Monitor participants for safe and effective execution of exercises.
• Attendance at staff meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Ready to demonstrate exercises, move through various postures, and actively lead classes.