YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Location
Venice, Florida
Salary
$22 - $25 / HOUR
The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for delivering safe and effective fitness classes while maintaining a professional environment. They must supervise participants, ensure equipment is properly managed, and adhere to all facility safety and cleaning protocols.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications along with an appropriate fitness certification. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a Level 2 criminal history background check.
Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.
Staff is expected to act professionally and dress according to the requirements. All Staff should arrive promptly for their shift. Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time prepare facility for opening. Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught. The exercise instructors shall agree to be ready for class to start on time, finish on time and shall agree to schedule his/her time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance Ensure that classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines. Exercise instructors are responsible for their own music and agree to use music suitable for a family setting. Become familiar with class participants; learn names, their health concerns and their physical limitations. Maintain constant supervision of participants during class. Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately. Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift. Instructors are expected to find their own substitutes if they are not work their scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner. Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings. Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner. Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department. Other duties as assigned
Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening Excellent verbal and written communication skills Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers. Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible. Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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