Group Exercise Instructor - SPIN Instructor

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Current CPR and AED certifications
• •Instructors' certification in AFAA, ACE, ACAM or the YMCA
• •Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen
• •Attending all staff meetings
• •Attending a new employee orientation within 30 days of hire
• •Be clean and well groomed
• •All workout attire must be clean, neat and in good repair
• •Smile
• •Be positive and enthusiastic
• •Work at keeping yourself motivated
• •Encourage your participants
• •Be knowledgeable and in control
• •Learn members' names and use frequently
• •Change workouts and music frequently
• •Always be prepared to teach, know your routine
• •Be familiar with your music
• •Perfect cueing skills
• •Begin class on time
• •Emphasize the members workouts, not your own
• •Take attendance in every class
• •Request all members sign-in prior to the start of each class
• •Follow pre-set attendance procedures for premium/specialty programs
• •Be in the room 5 minutes prior to the start of class
• •All classes should start and end on time
• •Put back all materials used for your class after each class
• •Find a substitute if unable to teach their class
• •Notify the group exercise coordinator/wellness director of the change
• •Participate in and support all Annual Campaign activities and events
• •Introduce yourself at the beginning of every class
• •Heart rates should be taken twice during the course of the class
• •Demonstrate modifications, remind participants to modify and encourage individuals to work at their own pace
• •Keep participants moving
• •Teach according to description of the class
• •Make beginner participants feel comfortable
• •Discuss heart rate ranges
• •Spend time with beginner participants on technique, choreography and proper form
• •Be courteous to all members and staff
• •Promote the Y's programs and services as well other classes offered on the group fitness schedule
• •Be approachable, show sincere interest and enthusiasm
• •Correct members in a courteous and respectful manner, when exercising incorrectly
• •Be aware of opportunities to assist members
• •Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values
• •Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• •Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• •Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
• •Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations
• •Builds rapport and relates well to others
• •Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
• •Takes initiative to assist in developing others
• •Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members
• •Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
• •Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
• •Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings
• •Supports fundraising
• •Follows budgeting policies and procedures
• •Reports all financial irregularities immediately
• •Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships
• •Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
• •Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process

Desired Qualifications

• •English major preferred