Ymca Maryland Westminster , MD 21158
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Association Director of Group Fitness, or other assigned associate, Group Exercise Instructor 1 is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Group Exercise Instructor 1 will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/teaching high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun group exercise class; and also providing a safe and welcoming environment that promoted group interaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
Obtain and maintain group exercise certification, and continuous education on formats
Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
Adhere to the class style, format, and certification requirements while teaching
Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidated wellness environment
Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals
Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording class size and ongoing communication for supervisor
Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns
Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the Y Code of Conduct
Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
Assist in all other areas as assigned.
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
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Job Family Fitness/Wellness
Pay Type Hourly
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