YMCA of Greater San Antonio·San Antonio, Texas
Instruct group fitness classes such as Tai Chi and Line Dance in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for YMCA members. Build community among participants while documenting attendance and maintaining knowledge of current wellness trends.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.
Instructs group classes for active older adults in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels, and that promotes member wellness and engagement by following YMCA policies and procedures.
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.
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Enthusiastically lead an energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness class, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
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Answer questions from members to nurture goal achievement related to healthy living.
Maintains working knowledge of current wellness trends from respected industry leaders to inform and support members.
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Build effective, genuine, and professional relationships with members; encourage building a community by fostering connections with other members and YMCA staff.
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Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
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Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
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Document accurate class attendance records on a timely basis.
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Begin each class with a Higher Thought, story or inspirational word.
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Attend all required staff meetings; departmental, branch and, association level.
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Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
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Maintain required certification(s) by meeting/exceeding continuing education requirements and keep current with legitimate trends in individual proficiency and the industry.
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Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice and dispensing or endorsing any commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances and pain relievers/treatments/therapies.
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Refrain from the promotion of any merchandise or services from outside the YMCA.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Work is generally performed indoors in a health & wellness facility with the use of fitness equipment or, on occasion, outdoors with supervisor approval.
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Physical ability to conduct classes and activities.
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Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
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Visual acuity required for reading computer screens and other documents as well as teaching a safe group exercise class.
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The instructor must be able to correct unsafe movement in a nurturing, encouraging manner, and consistently deliver professional instruction to a wide variety of learning styles and skill levels.
Requires at least one year of group wellness instruction experience and a national certification in group fitness or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise. Candidates must demonstrate a strong background in working with older adults and possess valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Market context
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