Cycling Instructor Pedaling for Parkinson's (Land/Water Group Exercise Instructor)

Applicant should have regular cycling certification and Pedaling for Parkinson's training will be provided.

POSITION SUMMARY: Lead and instruct classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.


OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.


CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Display a friendly, helpful and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Interacts well with class participants. Smiles, encourages individual work out levels, generates enthusiasm, and is available before and after class to answer participant questions from to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
5. Follows guidelines for class format including warm up/stretching, works all major muscle groups as appropriate for the level of the class, and provides cool down.
6. Must be able to think independently and develop routines for teaching specific exercise classes
7. Demonstrates self-confidence; directions are clear and easy to follow
8. Classes begin and end on time; workout transitions are smooth, breaks for pulse check as appropriate.
9. Educates class participants on muscle being worked/stretched: demonstrates correct technique alignment for aerobic section/ high and low impact moves; and safe and low risk for participants 10. Keeps mandatory classes, training and/or certifications current
11. Keeps accurate class attendance records.
12. Helps promote programs that increase class growth and member retention, which are offered within the health and wellness department.
13. Helps support and promoting strong kids annual campaign
14. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Competency: Clusters of observable skills and behaviors needed to be successful within an organization or role.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Ys work is communityfocused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way, that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Ys cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all si