BODYPUMP Instructor

Key Responsibilities

1. Plans for and instructs wellness/fitness and/or related classes following Association standards and guidelines. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
2. Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationships among participants and members. Provides motivational support and guidance.
3. Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
4. Encourages involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
5. Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
6. Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
7. Ensures safe and effective workouts. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
8. Accurately maintains related records.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

1. Les Mills BODYPUMP certification.
2. High school education or equivalent preferred. 
3. Twenty-five hours of practical experience as fitness class instructor, or equivalent (6-week instructor training course-shadowing experience).
4. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
5. Ability to set up, move and store class equipment.

1. Current state approved first aid certification. *
2. Current state approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.*

1. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise** or previous YMCA or outside certification.
2. Listen First Level I* and II** training.

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence