Fitness Instructor - Fairfield YMCA

## Overview Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. **We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ## Description This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Fitness Instructor instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The Fitness Instructor assures the well-being for each participant while using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests. - Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes in accordance with their training and YMCA guidelines, and supports members and program participants in achieving and celebrating their goals. - Develops, establishes, and maintains positive healing relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants connect with each other and the YMCA through motivational support and guidance. - Modifies programs and sessions as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs, and effectively builds community. - Maintains proper attendance records, prepares required reports as directed, as well as provides participants with recommendations. - Maintains client confidentiality and safe emotional space at all times. - Maintains working knowledge of health and wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members, and obtain CEU’s/CEC’s as per certification requirements. - Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Health and Wellness programs, promotions, schedules, and member engagement. - Maintains physical presence at all times with participants and remains aware of surroundings. - Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse. - Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings. ## Requirements - Certification and accreditations in areas of expertise, and programs assigned. - At least one year of group exercise experience preferred. - Must be able to demonstrate fitness instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards. - Possess the ability to observe and instruct participants in proper fitness techniques. - Must be people oriented, possess professional communication and organizational skills. - Must have a passion for helping others, patience, and the ability to adjust to evolving situations. - Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in fitness activities within a busy Health and Wellness environment. - Ability to work well with others in a largely diverse population. - Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays. - Must obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire. - Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of hire.