Role OverviewInstructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Builds community within the class and modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.
What You Will Do
Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, asks and answers questions from program participants and members, and maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Requires building effective, authentic relationships with members, observing and adjusting approach to support all participants' capabilities, and celebrating achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals.
Requirements
- CPR certification
- First Aid certification
- AED certification
- National certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification
- Certification in areas of expertise
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire
- Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health & Wellness
- Group Exercise at the Y and Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent certification with another organization) within 6 months of hire
- At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred
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