Certified Fitness Instructor (Maple Location)

## Description

**YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo Job description**

**Job Title: CERTIFIED Group Exercise Instructor**

**Pay Rate: $20.00+**

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

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.

**OUR CULTURE:**

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.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

1. Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
3. Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
4. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
5. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
6. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS:**

1. Required certifications: CPR, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
2. Certification in areas of expertise (i.e. Pilates, Barre).
3. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
4. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.

**PHYSICAL** DEMANDS

1. Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
2. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.