The Y is a powerful association of men, women, and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow, and thrive. Anchored in more than 10,000 neighborhoods around the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical present to not just promise, but deliver, lasting personal and social change. In today’s uncertain times, one thing remains certain – the Y is, and always will be, the builder of healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, families, and communities.

The Group Exercise Instructor will develop and instruct safe and impactful exercise programs that meet the needs of the members, program participants, and the community.

Classes: Yoga, Pilates, Bootcamp/Circuit Classes

Schedule: 

• Monday - 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Tuesday - 4:00-5:00pm
• Wednesday - 5:00pm-6:00pm
• Thursday - 4:00pm-5:00pm
• *Shifts and hours are subject to change.

Location: 3 Pomerleau Street Biddeford, Maine 04005 United States 

• Understands different health needs in order to adjust activities and program to serve all.
• Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected.
• Intentionally connects members and program participants to one another.
• Finds coverage for classes when unable to instruct and provides sub assistance for others.
• Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change.
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
• Displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and well-being goals.
• Ensures all equipment is clean, in working order and maintenance records are properly maintained; reports any concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Understands and aligns delivery of Healthy Living programs to program goals and objectives.
• Promotes our brand by wearing provided YMCA clothing during all working hours unless otherwise specified.
• Understands how individuals, families, organizations, communities and societies impact health.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve Healthy Living needs of members and program participants.
• Familiar with risk factors associated with chronic disease and social determinants of health.
• Helps others to create health and well-being goals and develop skills to achieve those goals by establishing long-term behavior change.
• Understands how health inequities impact health outcomes among people of different backgrounds and how to offer culturally competent support.
• Strives to provide sustained impact for individuals and the community through all Healthy Living programs and services.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Adheres to all Y Brand guidelines and receives prior approval for use and creation of any Y related social media from the Marketing department.
• Is an advocate to the Y by promoting our cause. Assists with the annual campaign by increasing awareness about the campaign within the Y community.
• Learn and actively utilize UKG Employee Portal on a consistent basis.
• Other duties as required.

• Previous experience and training in instructing group exercise classes and developing own choreography or willingness to gain experience and develop further skills under YMCA guidance.
• Current CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification.
• A current professional Group Exercise instructor or Specialty Certification if applicable (YMCA, ACE, AFAA, NETA, ACSM, NASM).
• Working knowledge of proper exercise equipment use if applicable, good body mechanics and healthy exercise practices.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and verbal face to face requests as well as written requests.
• Ability to effectively present information in a clear, understandable language in a group situation.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to a wide variety of practical problems.
• Ability to solve practical problems and design and implement work processes.
• Ability to meet the association standard for attendance, punctuality and dependability.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks and demands.
• Demonstrates a high tolerance for interruptions and varied routine.
• Proven desire to “take charge” of areas of responsibilities.
• Ability to keep confidences related to office and personnel matters.
• Ability to work successfully with many types of people.
• Complete the following trainings within 90 days of hire: Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Principles of Member Health and Wellness and Group Exercise at the Y
• Participation in YMCA of Southern Maine in-service for on-going education.
• Maintain current certifications (required recertification courses offered by YMCA of Southern Maine).
• A clean record as determined through criminal background check and fingerprinting through the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

• Free personal membership
• Earned Paid Leave
• Generous program discounts
• Meaningful assistance programs like mentoring and retirement (403(b) and Y Retirement when eligible)
• Training, certification and advancement opportunities