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As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

Nature and Scope:

Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Group Exercise Coordinator will assist in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of group exercise programs to include, but not limited to, land group exercise, water group exercise, and/or wellness coaching. The Group Exercise Coordinator must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, organizational competencies, mission, and values established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. The Group Exercise Coordinator will have a key leadership role in YMCA of the USA initiatives to "strengthen the foundations of community" through healthy living. This position will play a key role in promotion of THE COACH APPROACH and any other core wellness programs endorsed by or developed by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, e.g., Weight Loss for Life.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school or GED degree required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field.
• Current national group exercise/personal training certification preferred from one of the national organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA.
• Must obtain/maintain full access to Y-Exchange (yexchange.org) and to YISE (yise.ymcaatlanta.com).
• Must complete all YMCA/ACE online certifications and supplemental courses required by Y-USA within 30 days of hire date if teaching group exercise in addition to coordinator responsibilities.
• Must complete all YMCA/AEA online certification courses including the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional (AFP) Certification within 60 days of hire date if teaching water group exercise classes in addition to coordinator responsibilities.
• Must complete the online YMCA/AEA online certification courses including the AEA Arthritis Foundation Program Leader (AFPL) Certification within 60 days of hire date if teaching Aqua Arthritis programs in addition to coordinator responsibilities.
• Must maintain certifications by uploading continuing education credits via Y-Exchange (yexchange.org) prior to date of expiration.
• Must possess current CPR/AED certification and renew it biannually if coordinator role is responsible for group fitness classes or water group fitness classes.
• Must possess current CPRO/AED certification and renew it annually if coordinator role is responsible for coordinating wellness coaches and wellness floor activities.
• Must have specialty-area certifications (for example: group cycling, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, etc.), sanctioned by Y-USA/ACE or YMCA of Metro Atlanta if teaching land exercise in addition to coordinator responsibilities.
• Must possess knowledge of group exercise programming for land and/or water exercise classes, active-older-adult programming, and youth fitness programming.
• Must complete the Coach Approach Wellness Coach training within 30 days of hire date.
• Must obtain a Coach Approach Orientation within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues, including, but not limited to, aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of land and/or water exercise benefits, injury-prevention, active older adult and youth programming, and THE COACH APPROACH.
• Must possess a high degree of human relations skills, must be able to facilitate staff interaction and socialization, and should be considered a team player by members, co-workers, and management staff. This includes the ability to establish, collaborate, and maintain positive relationships with YMCA members, volunteers, schools, and the general public.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
• Must have knowledge of computer hardware and software (including Y-SPIRIT, Microsoft Word, and Excel).
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and to manage information for peers, staff, and volunteers.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently, to problem-solve, and to utilize effective time-management skills.
• Must possess the ability to oversee program administration.
• Pass a criminal background and drug-screening check.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding group fitness/wellness programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that group exercise classes (land/water) and wellness programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR/AED or CPRO/AED and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Maintain all wellness certifications by meeting continuing education requirements. YMCA Health & Well-Being certifications require 10 CECs every two (2) years from YMCA/ACE continuing education courses or other courses provided by/approved by national organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, etc. per yexchange.org.
• Must maintain YMCA/AEA certifications by uploading continuing education credits in accordance with YMCA/AEA guidelines prior to date of expiration if teaching water group exercise classes in addition to coordinator responsibilities.
• Must ensure that land and/or water group exercise instructors maintain current certifications if coordinator oversees land/water group exercise instructors.
• Must ensure that wellness coaches maintain currents certifications if coordinator oversees wellness coaches or wellness floor staff members.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Secure his/her own music and select music that is suitable for a family setting.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Participate in and partner with wellness cabinet activities.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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