DescriptionPosition Summary:Instruct, supervise and reinforce proper strength training procedures; provide encouragement and monitor the fitness area to ensure a safe environment.Reports To: Program DirectorEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Teach members the proper and preferred use of all fitness equipment.
- Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercises in accordance with program standards and guidelines.
- Develop and implement exercise programs for individual member needs; maintain member records when applicable. Utilize personal information provided and ensure all medical release forms are filled out.
- Provide and implement exercise programs for individual member needs; maintain member records when applicable.
- Utilize personal information provided and ensure all medical release forms are filled out.
- Provide encouragement during instruction while being an enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
- Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.
- Maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment; report deficiencies in equipment and cleaning supply inventory to the Program Director.
- Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness area, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
- Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name.
- Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
- Continually enhance professional development through certification trainings, additional work shops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
- Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
RequirementsCertifications / Training: (not all are required to apply)
- CPR (in-house)/AED
- First Aid (Outreach)
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles (Within 3 months of hire.)
- YMCA Cardio and Step Aerobics Instructor
- Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise
- Foundations of YMCA Strength and Conditioning
- Listen First
- Child Abuse Prevention