Energetic, Fun & Enthusiastic Youth Coach Needed! The UFC Gym looking for a leader with high energy, enthusiasm, loves sports and kids to Coach the youth conditioning/fitness classes! The Coach will instruct the youth group participants through a series of strength, agility, mobility, and endurance movement exercises using circuit training and drilling techniques. The Youth Coach is responsible for conducting safe, effective exercise and conditioning classes and assisting participants in achieving exercise goals while creating a fun workout environment for all youth participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Class Instruction
Plans, provides and develops a variety of exercises and conditioning training specialized for youth athletes.
Responsible for ensuring all youth are safe and supervised at all times
Incorporate use of instruction, cuing, tempo and safe movements for each exercise and circuit.
Instruct group class format according to class schedule and adhering to company standard.
Greet and encourage new participants and orient them to class.
Educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications and modification of moves when needed.
Explain and enforce safety rules and proper usage of exercise equipment used during the class.
Motivate participants and provide instruction in maintaining exertion levels in order to maximize benefits from the exercise routines.
Monitor participation and make necessary adjustments when necessary.
Administrative Duties
Arrive on time to prep, set-up and greet participants. Start and end class on time, as scheduled.
Greet members warmly and enthusiastically and build rapport with participants.
Ability to answer questions and maintain a positive exercise experience.
Communicate member concerns to the Manager when necessary.
Project a professional image through dress, behavior and attitude.
Encourage long-term participation and member retention.
Store all equipment neatly and appropriately. Report any equipment or safety issues to the Owner, Operations Manager and/or General Manager.
Accurately and promptly record hours worked in the time and attendance system.
Operate the stereo sound system, microphone and room lighting.
Secure substitute instructors for assigned shifts that cannot be worked.
Promote special events and other classes/services offered at the gym.
Suggest special events to the Manager to encourage more participation from members.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
Knowledge of safe exercise technique and principles customized for youth
General understanding of human anatomy and kinesiology
Knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies for youth and the incorporation of cuing techniques and instruction
Possess a high degree of energy and endurance to complete each fitness class
Ability to communicate and connect with diverse group of individuals of youth groups and fitness levels
Ability to effectively demonstrate skills being taught to participants
Ability to provide clear instruction when needed
Minimum certifications/educational level:
Current Group Fitness approved certification (preferred)
Additional training and experience with youth conditioning required
Personal Training Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Certification