Group Fitness Instructor

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Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of community members. At the YMCA, we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however it is representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Lead high quality group fitness classes, as directed by the program manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
• Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement
• Teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper explanations on exercise form, progressions, cueing techniques and incorporation of music (if applicable)
• Demonstrate the Y’s core values and attributes in all interactions with staff, members and guests
• Track class attendance using the Y’s designated processes and systems
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance
• Encourage member involvement in the Y and identify potential volunteers and donors
• Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems to branch staff
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary
• Obtain a substitute instructor when needed
• Include MMA, Karate, and other modalities of fitness
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  current state approved First Aid and CPR/AED, current National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in-group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred
• Current specialty class certifications as required such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Mat Pilates, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to teach group exercise in a proficient manner, with proper exercise techniques
• Ability to motivate others in the areas of self‑awareness and self‑confidence
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• Must have solid fitness industry knowledge

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move 45 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Generous retirement benefits – 12% after eligibility is met
• Career development and training opportunities

USD $15.16 – $21.85 /hour

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, we are open to all, we are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine and value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful, we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing, we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined, above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

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