Group Exercise Instructor

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                 

Job Grade: 3

Position Type: Part-time  

Reports to: Program Coordinator & Director  

Position Summary

Instructs group classes, provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Creates a welcoming and safe environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Our Mission and Focus  

The Northfield Area Family YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and a strong community. We will relentlessly pursue opportunities that strengthen our community and help them thrive. Youth Development-Encourage and nurture the potential of all youth we serve. Healthy Living-Improve whole life wellbeing in our communities. Social Responsibility-Develop socially responsible communities.

Essential Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.  
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.  
• Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.  
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.  
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity. 

Potential classes may include Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, TRX, Kettle Bells, etc.  

YMCA Competencies

• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values  
• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs  
• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions  
• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others  
• Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others  
• Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another  
• Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process 

Required Education and Experience

• CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications (within 30 days of hire).
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certification in area(s) of expertise. i.e., Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Mat Pilates, Dance, Active Older Adults, Silver Sneakers, etc. 
• 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes 

Work Environment 

This position operates in a typical fitness center/gym area with general fitness equipment and machines. The employee will spend time assisting at the desk and with members when they need assistance with the equipment or machines.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

The employee will also need the ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness as well as the ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check. 

EEO Statement 

The Northfield Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.