Our West Boise YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Coordinator to join the team! This position is responsible for creating a friendly, helpful, positive atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes through supervising assigned staff and by developing and managing high-quality health and well-being Group Exercise programs.
Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly plus benefits! Schedule requirements are 9:00am-5:00pm with some additional weekday or weekend hours as needed.
Benefits:
Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees.
Benefits include:
- 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
- High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
- Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
- Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and, using the Y voice attributes, create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants that helps them meet the two Cause Measurement goals for adults
- Use the class platform to educate and inform participants about the Y Cause and other Y program offerings.
- Conduct class in a quality, fun, and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.
- Actively identify participants who need additional support, such as new members, health seekers, and participants with diverse abilities.
- Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants.
- Work closely with the Director to ensure department operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices.
- Supervise Group Exercise staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching, scheduling, and on-going development.
- Recruits and manages volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a health and fitness field and /or equivalent experience.
- National certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA, CrossFit, or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise).
- Experience teaching Group Exercise (one year minimum preferred).
- Excellent human relations skills and an ability to maintain position communication with staff and members.
- Ability to address and make solid decision(s) in emergency situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette and computer use.
- Prior experience of successful supervisor of staff and volunteer(s) preferred.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.