JOB TITLE: Silver Sneakers Instructor

REPORTS TO: Healthy Living Director

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Silver Sneakers instructor teaches fitness classes and provides fitness instruction specific to Silver Sneakers.
• The instructor would work 1-3 days a week at a local senior citizens center as a paid employee of Great Plains Family YMCA
• Teach fitness classes; develop fitness routines, exercises, and choreography for participants.
• Promote programs to members and participants.
• Energize and motivate members throughout the sessions.
• Follow and enforce safety standards and other policies and procedures.
• Work with supervisor regarding program information, class changes, and member service issues.
• Set-up and dismantle equipment where needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist in keeping the fitness center/group exercise studios clean and organized.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Physically and mentally fit in order to demonstrate all levels of aerobic and toning and exercises while being alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and administer CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid effectively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing such comments.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to demonstrate the skills specific to the class and have knowledge of muscle groups and body mechanics.
• Attend staff meetings as designated by your supervisor. 
• Maintain current certifications.
• Record class attendance on designated form.
• Enforce safety standards, procedures and guidelines according to branch procedures.
• Secure a substitute instructor when unable to teach scheduled class, remind substitute at least 24 hours in advance, and notify supervisor of change.
• Assist with the Y special events when needed. 
• Maintain appropriate class records on Paycom.
• Maintain accurate incident/accident reports.
• Positively support the Y and its mission.
• Provide adequate notice to supervisor when vacating scheduled class.
• Demonstrate and teach these attributes of personal character: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Maintain a good rapport with fitness program participants to respond to their needs and to represent the Y.
• Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Educate participants on proper form, contraindicated exercises and modifications of moves.
• Increase participant’s awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Report equipment in need of repair.
• Develop positive relationships with members and provide motivational support and guidance.   
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

Increase membership retention and increase membership numbers, increase volunteer involvement in the Y through special events, increase volunteer base for the Annual Campaign, increase awareness in wellness and strength in the community and introduce and encourage participation in other Y activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 12 months or 75 hours of practical experience of group exercise class experience/personal training (if applicable)
• Must be able to lift in excess of ten pounds.
• Specialized certifications are current (i.e.. Silver Sneakers)
• Related background in health and/or nutrition
• Ability to explain and demonstrate basic exercise physiology principles to participants.
• Must be able to have positive interactions with older adults of all skill levels.