YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit·Mount Clemens, Michigan
The instructor leads energizing, safe, and educational group fitness classes while maintaining a welcoming environment for all skill levels. They are responsible for answering participant questions and staying current on wellness trends to provide effective support.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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Now Hiring at the Macomb Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The Group Ex Instructor will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.
Elite Group Exercise is a group training program that delivers the best in fitness workouts – Strength training, Stability training, and Balance training.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications Required certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire Job
Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goals Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members Observe and adjust the approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor Abilities & Skills Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
Candidates must hold current CPR, First Aid, AED, and a national fitness certification such as ACSM, ACE, or NASM. One year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred but not required.
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