Group Exercise Instructor - Ellicott City (Dancel)

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.

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POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Association Director of Group Fitness, or other assigned associate, Group Exercise Instructor 2 is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants.

The primary function of the Group Exercise Instructor 2 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Group Exercise Instructor 2 will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland.

Associates shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.

Minimum qualifications include: * Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community * Ability to be effective communicator * Required to have Stand-alone specialty certification (e.g.

Les Mills, Zumba, etc.) * Required to have two of the following: * Nationally recognized accredited group exercise certification (e.g.

ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NETA, AEA) * Bachelor's degree (in related fitness field) * At least 1-3 years' experience in fitness and/or group exercise * Proficient computer skills * Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire) * Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends * Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work 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.