Instructor, GX

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Centennial Center of Generations Southglenn (Centennial) – Centennial, CO
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range: $29.00 – $37.75 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

Looking for someone available to lead our Silver Sneakers Classes

The Instructor, Group Exercise, working as part of the Health and Wellbeing Team, will deliver world‑class customer service and use relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The instructor will lead aerobic and conditioning classes under the general guidance of the Director Health and Wellbeing, consistent with the philosophy, policies and purpose of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver.

The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

To be the welcoming and transformative place – beyond work and home – where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else.

• Serve as an instructor for fitness classes
• When unable to instruct a particular class, instructors will find a substitute for their class, and inform the supervisor in writing of the substitution
• The instructor is responsible for the proper care of any equipment used in class and reporting the need for repairs to their supervisor promptly
• Certified as a YMCA Exercise Instructor, you are encouraged to participate in any training workshops that pertain to the field
• Be prepared with appropriate dress and appropriate music
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and guests in our facility
• Identify leaders for recruitment of volunteers/staff
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in‑services without exception
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequently required to sit, reach and must be able to move around the work environment. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and focus.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Obtain YMCA Orientation to Healthy Living within 90 days of hire via online course.
• Must have YMCA Instructor Training or one of the approved National Certifications at least 104 hours of documented teaching experience.
• Current CPR certification and Standard First Aid certification

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options - Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

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