About this role
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the South Oakland Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
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FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
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Flexible Scheduling
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Family-friendly Work Environment
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Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The Group Ex Instructor will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.
Elite Group Exercise is a group-training program that delivers the best in fitness workouts – Strength training, Stability training, and Balance training.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
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Required certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training
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1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required
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Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency
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Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire
Job Duties & Responsibilities
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Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goals
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Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members
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Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
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Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
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Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
Abilities & Skills
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.
Other facts
About YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
The Y is an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
For over 168 years, the YMCA has served the Metro Detroit region where children and families can grow.
Learn more about the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit here: https://ymcadetroit.org/about-the-ymca/
What you'll do
- The Group Ex Instructor will lead group training classes in a safe and enjoyable environment. They will also maintain knowledge of wellness trends and adjust their approach to support all participants.
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