Georgia Mountain Young·Gainesville, Georgia
Lead energizing and safe group yoga classes to promote member wellness and engagement. Build positive relationships with members while maintaining accurate attendance records and following YMCA policies.
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.
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Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
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Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
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Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
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Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
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Keeps accurate class attendance records.
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Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations, reports all incidents to direct supervisor and provides any necessary follow-up.
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Improves the health and well-being of the community the YMCA serves.
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Assists in equipment cleaning and maintenance, informing the coordinator of any breakage or items needing replacement.
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Introduces themselves before each class and welcomes all new participants.
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Addresses questions and concerns of YMCA members with exceptional service and ensures adequate follow through in a timely manner.
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Secures any substitute needed for instruction of scheduled class that cannot be taught.
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Attends staff meetings and any other training as assigned.
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Actively participates in the YMCA’s Annual Campaign.
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Any other duties assigned.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
Builds rapport and relates well to others.
CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. 2. Certification in areas of expertise. 3. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire (available through Leadership University). 4. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
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Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
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Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
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Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
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Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
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Ability to audition and perform skills necessary to lead others in a group fitness environment.
Requires national certification in group fitness (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations, along with CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. One year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.