YMCA Alexandria - Group Exercise Instructor

Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: P/T Group Exercise Instructor Salary: $25.00 hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

The YMCA Alexandria is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to join our team for the following classes.
Barre, Cycle, and Les Mills classes. The group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that exceed member expectations, promote services to attain and retain members, and provide a positive and fun group fitness experience.

• Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
• Create a positive class atmosphere and motivate members to reach their goals through group fitness
• Teach safe and effective classes in accordance with industry standards
• Promote the Y activities and programs to class attendees
• Be available to members before and after class

Flexible teaching hours in mornings, evenings, and weekends.

High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older. Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating Group exercise class. Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants. Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people. Current CPR, AED. Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, Barre.

Able to teach at various times during the day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.

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.

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan;
free YMCA membership for employee
, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!