TITLE:                   Group Fitness Cycling Instructor               JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt

 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

         

The Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for presenting a positive and competent image of the Old Colony Y through quality fitness programs designed to meet the needs of the community. Well prepared, relevant, safe and effective programming will be taught in a professional manner, resulting in friendly, convenient and courteous service.  The Group Fitness Instructor will be responsible for the creation and implementation of high level fitness routines that combine cutting edge trends with well established basic choreography to ensure a safe, healthy and constructive environment for all participants.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.    Program/Department Responsibilities:

-      Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Nationally recognized Group Fitness certifications

-      Compile program records including: attendance, questionnaires, evaluations, and accident/incident reports when necessary

-      Assist with special promotional activities (open house, demonstrations, health and fitness fairs and verbal announcements)

-      Be prepared to teach new routines at the start of a new session/schedule

-      Ensure that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercise

-      Arrive to teach class in advance of the scheduled time to greet participants, answer questions and address concerns

-      Dress appropriately for teaching exercise classes

-      Arrive well-prepared, music cued and routine thought out

-      Learn the names of participants who attend your classes

-      Share educational information with your class participants

-      Teach classes with energy and enthusiasm

-      Motivate class participants to the best of your ability

-      Note new participants and help them to feel comfortable

-      Keep up-to-date on safety and fitness trends

-      Find a substitute instructor if unable to teach and record it appropriately

-      Exceed member expectations by “going the extra mile”

-      Handle member complaints and concerns quickly and effectively

-      Behave as a role model for a fit and healthy person

-      Enforce group fitness rules pertaining to age, footwear, lateness, etc.

 

2.    Supervisory responsibility:

-      None

 

3.    Fiscal Responsibility:

-      Maintain accurate attendance records and make sure all participants are registered properly and fully paid if applicable

 

4.    Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility:

-      Maintain a safe and clean class environment

-      Inspect program equipment weekly and report in writing any/all repairs or replacements that may be needed

-      Ensure area is neat and clean at all times

 

5.     Inter-Divisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility:

-      Participate in inter-divisional job assignments as requested

-      Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job, enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers

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