Group Fitness Instructor (Yoga)

Position Purpose:

Instruct and conduct safe and effective group exercise classes, including meeting the need of a variety of fitness levels and encouraging and offering motivation in a group setting. Offer a variety of exercise modalities to enhance physical fitness levels through instruction of cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and mind-body modalities.

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):

Must have knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and group exercise program leadership and implementation. One year experience teaching group fitness preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirement(s):

  • Certification through a national organization that offers a written examination and practical workshop/examination is preferred. Acceptable organizations for Group Fitness Certifications are: ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA, Fitour ,IFTA, NASM, or SCW.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certification required upon hire or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrates ability to effectively lead participants through established group exercise formats.
  • Adjusts workout to accommodate a variety of fitness levels.
  • Delivers Choreography correctly and follows correct format.
  • Performs a well-organized class, safety, ROM, and educates participants in proper form.
  • Has effective coaching skills and knowledge in exercise physiology
  • Engages and connects with participants, approachable, and caters to needs of members.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Customer Service
    • Interacts with customers in a warm and friendly way.
    • Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs.
    • Listens to understand what customers have to say.
  • Safety
    • Recognizes safety hazards and takes corrective action; seeking assistance when needed.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
    • Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • Mission and Values
    • Demonstrates personal commitment to the Mission and Values of the organization.
      • Mission:
        • The mission of Family Wellness is to inspire healthy lifestyles by connecting people in a fun environment.
      • Values:
        • Teamwork – Support each other.
        • Communication – Share. Listen. Learn.
        • Integrity – Do the right thing.
        • Innovation – Keep it fresh.
        • Safety – Create a safe place.
        • Welcome – Inviting.
        • Fun – Enjoy life.
    • Makes a decision considering the impact of the decision on other areas.
    • Initiates collaboration with others outside of service area.
    • Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge and learning from others.
    • Regular and predictable attendance is required.
  • Interpersonal/Communication/Relationships
    • Builds effective working relationships.
    • Expresses appreciation to others for their work.
    • Treats others with respect.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrates both knowledge and application of Family Wellness policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Facilitates and supports change within Family Wellness.
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning for themselves and staff.
  • Demonstrates and applies continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing and using information as relevant to position.
  • Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee and member information.
  • Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze and present data as appropriate to position.

EQUIPMENT COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
  • Diagnoses equipment problems; repairs equipment or seeks out appropriate person to make repairs.
  • Consistently informs appropriate person of problems encountered with repairs or calibration of equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, this employee is frequently required to use fine motor skills to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and must sit, stand, walk, and kneel. Must be able to speak, hear, and understand the English language. This employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

BLOOD EXPOSURE

This position is classified as a Category III position under OSHA guidelines with no risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.