YMCA of Southwest Florida

Non-profit youth development & community services

Group Exercise Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timePunta Gorda, FL, USA$20 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Successfully complete Florida criminal history background check requirements and meet the Association’s background-screening policies, including required Level 2 screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Have verbal and written communication skills.
Do not diagnose injuries, offer medical advice, or dispense or endorse commercial health products, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Be at least 18 years old.
Hold CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Hold an appropriate fitness certification.
Complete YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Complete YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training annually.
Have one year or more of experience in fitness.
Follow staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols.
Complete additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes in accordance with the class format and description.
Arrive promptly for scheduled shifts; opening staff must arrive with adequate time to prepare the facility for opening.
Set up and take down as needed, and ensure classes start and finish on time.
Ensure classes are safe and comply with industry standards and guidelines.
Provide suitable family-friendly music for classes.
Become familiar with participants, including their names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
Report maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
Ensure participants wear appropriate footwear.
Put away equipment correctly after the shift.
Find a substitute when unable to work a scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings.
Use the time clock, monitor timesheets, and report corrections to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Uphold staff safety requirements, including department cleaning protocols throughout the day as required.
Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
Perform team assignments in the Annual Partner with Youth campaign.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Staff is expected to act professionally and dress according to the requirements.
All Staff should arrive promptly for their shift.
Opening personnel must arrive with adequate time prepare facility for opening.
Follow the format of the class type and description to be taught.
The exercise instructors shall agree to be ready for class to start on time, finish on time and shall agree to schedule his/her time for set up and take down necessary for efficient class performance
Ensure that classes are safe and within industry standards and guidelines.
Exercise instructors are responsible for their own music and agree to use music suitable for a family setting.
Become familiar with class participants; learn names, their health concerns and their physical limitations.
Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
Direct all maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
Ensure all participants wear appropriate footwear
Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift.
Instructors are expected to find their own substitutes if they are not work their scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet. Bring any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner.
Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
Perform team assignments in Annual Partner with Youth campaign
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 18 years of age
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required
Appropriate fitness certification
Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually
Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

About the Company

YMCA of Southwest Florida

Non-profit youth development & community services

The YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its work via memberships, program fees (including summer camps and academies), and donations, and operates SKY Academy with campuses in Venice and Englewood. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, accessible range of services across multiple locations with a focus on inclusive education and family-centered programs. Its goal is to help individuals and families grow healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Venice, FL
Founded: 1974

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