Group Exercise Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: Bounds Family YMCA - Daphne, AL 36526Position Type: Part TimeJob Category: FinanceFLSA Status: Nonexempt, Part-Time Position Summary The Group Exercise Instructor leads safe, effective, and engaging group fitness classes that support the YMCA’s mission and promote healthy living for all. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead group exercise classes in accordance with YMCA standards Demonstrate proper technique and offer modifications for all fitness levels Create a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment Ensure participant safety and follow YMCA policies and procedures Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled classes Report incidents, injuries, or equipment issues to the supervisor Child Abuse Prevention language: Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will: Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. Attend required abuse risk management training. Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will: Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. Attend required abuse risk management training. Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities. Maintenance employees and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc. Front desk personnel—ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out,ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.   Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers. Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. QualificationsQualifications Current group exercise certification from a nationally recognized organization or YMCA-approved equivalent Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to the YMCA mission and core values Physical Requirements Ability to lead and demonstrate exercises for up to 60 minutes Ability to lift and move fitness equipment Work Environment Indoor fitness studios and/or gym spaces    Equal Opportunity Employer: The YMCA of South Alabama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.