YMCA Southcoast

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor Job Family: Wellness

Position Summary:

Lead and instruct members through Pilates/Barre techniques in a safe manner that provides proper cues and terminology.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates proper technique and routines for class participation.

Conduct and lead class using verbal cues that allow for easy interpretation

Use visual assessment skills to offer modifications as necessary

Possess the knowledge and education to circulate energy throughout the bodily systems

Properly develop a class plan with appropriate beginning, middle and end sequences

Develops routines for diversity, enjoyment and is energizing

Maintains class attendance records; encourages participant commitment individually and as a group

Identify and address participant safety concerns

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better program participant experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications: • BS Degree in Physical Education or related program; or a minimum of three years' experience and knowledge in leading group exercise classes. • Physically able to conduct and demonstrate exercise routines. • Ability to interact and instruct individuals of a wide range of age and ability. • National certifications in ACE, AFFA, ACSM highly desirable.

Physical Demands:

Required to physically perform and communicate exercise routines

Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements