Exercise Instructor (Yoga)

· Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.

· Design the class to improve one or more of the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.

· Perform aerobic/fitness techniques that demonstrate different intensity levels to meet the various fitness levels of participants and to provide clear directions of these techniques.

· Be available before and after classes to build relationship with members to increase class retention.

· Maintain equipment organization.

· Assist in compiling program statistics. Support monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in program.

· Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

· Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

· Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

· Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

· Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Two years related experience in teaching group exercise classes.

· National Fitness Certification, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.

· Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

· Regularly required to talk or hear.

· Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.

· Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.