Coordinator, Group Exercise - West Boise YMCA

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 [email protected]. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.