Group Fitness Instructor
About the Organization
The Southern District YMCA has a long history of providing many communities throughout Southern New Hampshire with outstanding programs and services for youth. The Y’s Camp Lincoln is a traditional summer camp and outdoor education facility offering over 1500 campers the opportunity to engage in healthy activities. More than 750 children are enrolled in 15 before and after school sites through the Y’s child care programs. And just over two years ago, the Y opened the Exeter Area YMCA, a 33,000-square-foot multi-generational health and wellness center, which has seen membership growth that exceeds expectations. The Southern District YMCA is also currently exploring Phase 2 of a capital campaign to add a new aquatics facility to its Exeter location. The YMCA is currently seeking a new leader who will provide strong support for all aspects of the Y’s operations and strategic initiatives.
Mission Statement: Southern District YMCA (SDYMCA) provides opportunities for youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility in our southern New Hampshire community.
We achieve this by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind and body for all – regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, ability, religion or
income.
Service Area & Demographics: SDYMCA serves the NH towns of Brentwood, Danville, East
Kingston, Exeter, Fremont, Hampstead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Newton,
North Hampton, Plaistow, Raymond, Seabrook, and Stratham.
History: In 1926, YMCA Camp Lincoln began as a summer camp on Kingston Lake. Today,
summers are full of 1,500 campers aged 3-15 and a robust counselor-in-training program for 14-
15-year old’s. Year-round activities at Camp Lincoln include outdoor education, team-building
programs and weekend rentals serving an additional 11,000 people. YMCA School Age Child Care
operates 15 before and after school programs meeting HEPA standards and state licensing
requirements for 750 students. Exeter Area YMCA opened its doors in September 2015 to an
eager community. The 33,000 square feet facility serves over 6,300 members, averaging 400
daily.
About the Job
Description
Join us at the YMCA in making a positive impact on the community year round. Our programs are focused on personal growth, leadership development, and community building for all participants. As a Group Fitness Instructor, you will
provide instruction and leadership for programs within Exeter Area YMCA, ensuring that program participants receive a quality experience in a safe environment.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Group Fitness Instructors lead group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes all skills and fitness levels. Instructors will be responsible for effectively building community within classes and modifying classes as needed to meet varied health, ability and community needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Integrate the mission of the YMCA and follow the core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of all classes.
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness classes and programming as directed.
- Maintain working knowledge of industry and wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Build effective and authentic relationships with members to assist them in connecting with each other and the YMCA.
- Promotes programs, classes and services to all members and encourages cross training and fun activity to attain individual health and wellness goals.
- Help maintain a safe, organized and clean, class area.
- Must complete all required YMCA trainings (at hire, within 30 days of hire and annual trainings)
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certification and ongoing required training to maintain certification through a nationally recognized organization or equivalent for classes being taught.
- Les Mills Certification recommended.
- Recommended 200-hours Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) for Yoga instructors.
- CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of DOH.
- Superb customer service skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to physically perform all physical motions of the exercise being led.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to bend, kneel, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs.
- Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.