Barre Instructor - Central

YMCA of Silicon Valley; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley is seeking a dedicated Group Fitness Instructor to lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes in a welcoming San Jose setting.

You will adapt sessions for diverse health levels, build community among members, and maintain attendance records while following YMCA safety policies and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certifications required at hire.
• National certifications (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) acceptable substitutes for YMCA Foundations.
• Certification in specialized areas of expertise is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by supervisor.
• Answers questions from participants to support health and well-being goals.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective advice.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and connects them with YMCA programs.
• Adjusts approach to accommodate varying health, ability, and cultural needs.
• Celebrates participant achievements related to goals and skills.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $37.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Upon hire, required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certifications.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction is an acceptable substitute for YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.