Spin Class Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title : Group Exercise Instructor

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Job Grade :

Primary Department : Wellness

Reports to : Wellness Director

Revision Date : 06 / 18 / 2025 Leadership Level : Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body.  Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Sport and Wellness Director, a Spin Instructor teaches a safe and effective class which promotes total fitness development for members. In addition, the instructor must be personable and professional to everyone within the YMCA. The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Hartford is conveyed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conducts group exercise classes according to the YMCA of Greater Hartford Program Quality Guidelines, as well as the specific class format.
• Supervise class participants and activities to ensure safety and report any irregularities to supervisor immediately.
• Be a professional representative of the YMCA.
• Be able to work as a team member, assisting fellow staff when necessary.
• Make yourself available to all members regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or fitness level. Share your knowledge and be a resource for concerns and fitness information.
• Take responsibility to keep studio / exercise classroom and equipment neat and clean. Report any equipment issues to Wellness staff and / or coordinator.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures. Responds promptly and appropriately.
• Give supervisor at least two-week notice of schedule changes.
• Assume total responsibility for obtaining qualified substitutes when needed and inform supervisor.
• Allow at least ten minutes to prepare for class and allow for at least five minutes after class to be available for members.
• Arrive for assigned class well-groomed and in proper uniform.
• Attendance at staff meetings is mandatory.
• Products or services that are not a part of the YMCA program(s) shall not    be promoted or endorsed by an employee to any member or guest whether the employee is “on the clock” or not.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT :

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.