Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title: Group Exercise Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Grade:

Primary Department: Wellness

Reports to: Wellness Director

Revision Date: 06/18/2025 Leadership Level: Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body.  Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sport and Wellness Director, a Spin Instructor teaches a safe and effective class which promotes total fitness development for members. In addition, the instructor must be personable and professional to everyone within the YMCA. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Hartford is conveyed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts group exercise classes according to the YMCA of Greater Hartford Program Quality Guidelines, as well as the specific class format.
2. Supervise class participants and activities to ensure safety and report any irregularities to supervisor immediately.

1. Be a professional representative of the YMCA.
2. Be able to work as a team member, assisting fellow staff when necessary.
3. Make yourself available to all members regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or fitness level. Share your knowledge and be a resource for concerns and fitness information.
4. Take responsibility to keep studio/exercise classroom and equipment neat and clean. Report any equipment issues to Wellness staff and/or coordinator.
5. Be familiar with emergency procedures. Responds promptly and appropriately.
6. Give supervisor at least two-week notice of schedule changes.
7. Assume total responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
8. Allow at least ten minutes to prepare for class and allow for at least five minutes after class to be available for members.
9. Arrive for assigned class well-groomed and in proper uniform.
10. Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
11. Products or services that are not a part of the YMCA program(s) shall not    be promoted or endorsed by an employee to any member or guest whether the employee is “on the clock” or not.
12. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain current CPR certifications and Association Pre-Practicum approved.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• Group Exercise Pre-Hire Practicum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds occasionally
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

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