GROUP FITNESS COORDINATOR

Job Title: Group Fitness Coordinator FLSA Status: Status: Non-Exempt Part-Time-hourly Department: Wellness Reports to: Executive Director Revision Date: 8/15/18

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Group Fitness Instructor/Coordinator supervises all Group Fitness Instructors, maintains the class schedule and coordinates all facets of the Group Fitness programs. Primary responsibilities: This position requires extensive experience in teaching a variety of Group Fitness Classes. The incumbent must maintain a National Group Fitness Instructor certification and current CPR certification. The incumbent must be able to work independently, supervise and guide staff. The incumbent must be able to relate well with direct supervisor, staff, members and community agencies; complete all other projects as assigned by your supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrate character development values of caring, honest, respect, and responsibility in all decision-making, member and staff interactions, meetings, etc.

2. Ensure overall quality customer service. 3. Position requires 4-6 hours per weekday and will include some evening and weekend hours as

needed. 4. Project a professional image at all times including neat appearance and positive manner. 5. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all Group Fitness Instructors. 6. Schedule all Group Fitness classes and update schedules seasonally, as needed. 7. Keep schedules available at the Welcome Center and throughout the building. 8. Communicate updated schedules and program information with the Membership Director and

Digital Communications Coordinator to update website. 9. Monitor Group Fitness Instructor certifications to ensure all are current. 10. Maintain Fitness Studios/Yoga Room/Spin Studio equipment, notify supervisor when

equipment is needed. 11. Coordinate current group fitness specialty classes and create new programs based on member

needs. 12. Research and stay abreast of new Group Fitness trends and liability issues. 13. Participate in branch activities and help where needed with the Annual Support Campaign. 14. Finish and approve payroll at the end of each pay period. 15. Schedule one staff meeting/appreciation event per year. 16. Must maintain regular communication with supervisor about group fitness happenings,

scheduled time off, and other factors pertaining to the group fitness department. 17. Perform all other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.

SAFETY:

• Continuously monitor members for signs of distress at all times. • YMCA Emergency Procedures must be followed when needed. • All accidents or injuries must be immediately recorded on the YMCA Accident/Incident Report

and submitted to Executive Director.

DRESS CODE:

• Coordinator must wear assigned YMCA staff shirt or suitable alternative during scheduled work hours. Attire must be professional and neat, no extreme low cut tights/shorts.

EFFECT ON-END RESULT:

The effectiveness of this position shall be measured by: • Excellent customer and staff service. • Adherence and demonstration of YMCA Character Values in all actions and decisions. • Member retention and growth and a good community image. • A clean, safe, well-maintained facility with successful, well-attended programs. • Safe, happy members who are motivated to live a healthy lifestyle.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches YMCA values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops, plans, and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fitness-related degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Previous supervisory experience in wellness preferred. • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software. • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments

of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability

to adjust. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SIGNATURE:

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