YMCA of Honolulu·Honolulu, Hawaii
The instructor is responsible for leading safe, effective, and engaging group exercise classes while maintaining YMCA standards. They must also build relationships with members and provide modifications to accommodate various fitness levels.
Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes. Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.
Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered: Starts and ends class on time per Group Exercise schedule Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines Communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes Develops relationships with members Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc. Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants
Level 1: CPR/AED & First Aid Maintains primary or specialty group exercise instructor certification (Les Mills BP, BC, RPM, etc) Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online
Y trainings
Level 2: CPR/AED & First Aid Maintains specialty group exercise instructor certification (Les Mills BP, BC, RPM, etc) Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc) Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings Dresses neatly and professionally in appropriate workout clothing Wears required name tag and staff shirt when appropriate Exemplifies the YMCA mission of spirit, mind and body and the four pillars of character development: honesty, caring, responsibility and respect Maintains average of 8 participants per class. If this minimum is not maintained for a period of three months, the instructor may be asked to change a format and/or be replaced by a different Instructor. Volunteer programs will be monitored on a case by case basis Responds to and provides CPR/First Aid in medical emergency situations Completes accident/incident reports for accidents that happen during their class (including to themselves) and submits to supervisor within 24 hours of incident.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, along with current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Additionally, a specialty group exercise certification (such as Les Mills) and a national group exercise certification are required.
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