Body Pump Instructor; Hays Communities

Body Pump Instructor (Hays Communities)

Greater Austin YMCA is looking for a passionate and energetic Body Pump Instructor to lead our group exercise programs and inspire participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Our Group Exercise Programs unite health-seekers in a fun, supportive environment where they can move, groove, and sweat toward better well‑being. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you teach the benefits of exercise and provide a safe and healthy instructional experience.

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping the fitness area safe (e.g., racking weights, keeping floors clear, and sanitizing equipment).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training, and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness‑related concerns of members.
• Lead and/or co‑teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7–10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure your own substitute if you are unable to attend a scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow, and enforce all YMCA rules and policies equally.
• Follow Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report forms for every injury or altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal engagement with peers, staff, members and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff and guests.
• Become an ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Beginner level fitness skills with 0–1 year of coaching experience; must audition for Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
• Nationally recognized certification in a specialty area (e.g., YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills, etc.).
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• A growth mindset—quickly learns from failure and values feedback to continuously improve.
• A team player with a positive, service‑oriented attitude who works well with others.
• Effective communication—listens for understanding, speaks, and writes clearly.
• Customer focus—builds good relationships and delivers customer‑centric solutions.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging—leverages people’s differences as strengths.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations