Step Instructor/ Health & Wellness/ Four Rivers/ Part Time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Physical Director, instruct group specialty fitness classes such as but not limited to Kick Boxing, Dance, Karate, Turbo Kick, and Zumba, for members in accordance with the YMCA Health and Wellness Program Model while putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promote YMCA’s healthy spirit, mind and body philosophy through group fitness classes.
2. Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education:
3. Attend all required meetings as directed.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology and injury prevention,
cardiovascular and medical considerations, nutrition and body composition, and proper
class format and leadership skills.
5. Screen students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation
that would prevent them from participating.
6. Give pre-class instructions; explain goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine
target heart rate range.
7. Competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique. Modify exercises for
those with special needs.
8. Assess levels of fitness and direct students to appropriate classes, beginning through
advanced.
9. Conscientious of how the environment is affecting the class; ensures everyone is
wearing appropriate footwear and permeable clothing. Aware of ventilation and
temperature. Insist on safe flooring for impact aerobics, Plays music at a level that
motivates but doesn’t over power cues
10.Maintain visual contact, monitor each individual’s level of fatigue and looks for signs of
overexertion.
11.Guide students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
12.Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
13.Set up equipment and store securely after class. Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
14.Responsible for securing own subs if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
15.Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

1. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
2. Dependable and punctual.
3. Organized and creative.
4. Strong leadership qualities.
5. Instructs in a noncompetitive, non-intimidating manner.
6. Teaches with enthusiasm and genuine concern for students.
7. Professional manner and appearance.
8. Demonstrates practical knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Group Exercise - Step Instructor

Part Time

Four Rivers Family YMCA

Requirements

EDUCATION
High school education or equivalent preferred

EXPERIENCE
1 - 3 years of experience as a specialty group exercise instructor.

SPECIAL SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:
1. Currently group exercise certified in their area of expertise with a national organization
that tests both theoretical knowledge and performance, such as, but not limited to
A.F.A.A., A.C.E., A.C.S.M., and N.S.C.A.
2. Currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.), A.E.D. and First Aid. *
3. Complete YMCA New Employee Orientation. *
4. Complete Tortal Courses. *
5. Complete Health Seeker Video. *
6. Complete YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles. **
7. Complete YMCA Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise Instructor. **
8. Complete Listen First. **
9. Complete Specialty YMCA Instructor Certification ***
10.Complete Mission at Work ***

* Within 30 days of employment or at first available training, may be required at hire.
** Within 90 days of employment or at first available training.
*** Within 6 months of employment or at first available training.