POSITION SUMMARY :
- Instructs group fitness classes.
- Teaching strength, balance, and mobility for all ages and abilities.
- Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
- Responsible for providing safe, effective programming for members in group fitness classes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Leads group fitness classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA community.Maintains working knowledge of up-to-date health, fitness, and wellness industry standards and trends to provide effective information and support to members.Reports regular, accurate, up-to-date class attendance records.Follows YMCA and Health & Wellness Department policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as needed.Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with team members and staff; actively responds to Health & Wellness Department communications in a timely manner.Performs various duties for Health & Wellness Department as requested by Health & Wellness Director.QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Qualifications : Current CPR / AED / First Aid Certification (must have a hands-on, live component) Current Group Fitness Instructor and / or Personal Trainer Certification by a Nationally Accredited Certifying Agency (i.e.ACSM, NASM, AFAA, ACE, NESTA); or current Specialty Instructor Certification (i.e.Cycling, Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba®, Tai Chi); or Bachelor’s degree in related field (i.e.Kinesiology, Dance, Health Science, Child Development, Public Administration – Non-Profit Organization) Experience teaching in a group fitness class setting Preferred Qualifications :
Ability to teach 2+ different group fitness class formats Experience working in a health club and / or community center environment Experience working with a variety of exercise populations (Senior population a plus) Availability to sub Group Fitness Schedule classes for Health & Wellness staff Job Type : Part-time Salary : $19.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits : Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Paid time off Retirement plan Powered by JazzHR