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Salina Family YMCA Inc

Group Ex Instructor

Salina, KS · On-site

Group Exercise Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Health amp; Wellness FLSA STATUS: Part-time, Hourly REVISED: January 2023 POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator, the Group ...

YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - MOSSA

Mililani, HI · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: * Teaches assigned class(es) or ...

YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - Aqua Formats

Waipahu, HI · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: * Teaches assigned class(es) or ...

YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - All Formats

Mililani, HI · On-site

$21.75 - $29/hr

Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS: * Teaches assigned class(es) or ...

YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

Moline, IL · On-site

$16/hr

... coordination, and training. The individual must be committed to embracing philosophies such as Listen First, LIVESTRONG and continue to identify enhanced means of incorporating both in our group ...

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

Kewanee, IL · On-site

... coordination, and training. The individual must be committed to embracing philosophies such as Listen First, LIVESTRONG and continue to identify enhanced means of incorporating both in our group ...

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An Exercise Coordinator plans, organizes, and oversees fitness or physical activity programs for groups or organizations. They assess participants’ needs, develop exercise routines, and ensure activities are safe and effective. In addition, they may supervise staff, track program outcomes, and collaborate with health professionals to promote overall wellness. Exercise Coordinators work in various settings such as gyms, community centers, schools, and corporate wellness programs.

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To thrive as an Exercise Coordinator, you need a solid understanding of exercise science, program design, and group fitness instruction, often supported by a degree in a related field and certifications like ACSM or NASM. Familiarity with fitness assessment tools, scheduling software, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, motivational ability, and organizational talent help you engage participants and manage multiple programs effectively. These skills ensure safe, effective exercise programming and foster participant satisfaction and long-term engagement.
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Group Exercise Instructor (LIFT Wellness)

Group Exercise Instructor (LIFT Wellness)

West Tennessee Healthcare

Jackson, TN • On-site

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

West Tennessee Healthcare rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

712th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Category:
LIFT
City:
Jackson
State:
Tennessee
Shift:
8 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
The group exercise instructor is responsible for leading and instructing the various group exercises classes offered to the users and guests of the facility. An NCCA accredited certification in group exercise and AED/CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire date. At least 6 months of group exercise teaching experience is preferred. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides users with an entertaining, effective, and safe group exercise experience whenever they participate in a class.
  • Provides support in properly maintaining the group exercise classroom including alerting the group fitness coordinator of improperly working equipment and ensuring that all equipment is cleaned after each class.
  • Promotes interactivity between users during the class.
  • Comes to class at 10 minutes early to prepare for providing an entertaining, safe and effective group exercise class.
  • Promotes the facility's services to users and guests.
  • Responsible for communicating with individuals during class in a way that is positive and constructive to ensure safe performance and maximum benefit from each exercise.
  • Obtains accurate sign-in sheets for each class and submits to the group exercise coordinator before leaving.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
  • Minimum high school diploma.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
  • Current NCCA- accredited certification as a group exercise instructor must be obtained by the end of the ninety-day probationary period for general group exercise classes. If instructing specialty classes such as yoga, Pilates, spinning, TRX, etc, must have a nationally recognized certification in that specialty or evidence of training in that specialty. AED/ CPR certification required during the orientation period.

EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of one year's experience or 200 hours as a group exercise instructor preferred Teaching experience must include classes similar to those to be instructed at the wellness center.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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