BodyPump - Les Mills Instructor | Walnut Creek Family YMCA

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Walnut Creek Family YMCA is seeking a part-time Les Mills BodyPump Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead classes, promote a welcoming environment, and support member involvement in related Y programs. The role focuses on safety, professional instruction, and community engagement.

Shifts include Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. with potential for additional formats. Hourly pay ranges from $12.00 to $15.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold current YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise or equivalent certification.
• Current certifications in reputable group fitness programs (ACE/AFAA/NETA/ACSM) required.
• Les Mills or Zumba certification strongly preferred and training completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, prepare, and instruct assigned group exercise classes.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive class environment.
• Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in Y programs.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Customer service

Member engagement

Safety awareness

Education

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Les Mills Certification

Tools

Time clock

Online training

Job description

• Location 948 73rd St,West Des Moines, IA, 50265,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 - $15.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time

Contact information

Description

A Job That Changes Lives, Starting with Yours!

For generations, the Y has been a place where people build skills, confidence, connections, and a sense of purpose that strengthens our community.

EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y!

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Les Mills BodyPump Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the preparation, planning and instruction of assigned group exercise classes, facilitating member involvement and relationship building, assisting in the development of member small group communities, and providing excellent customer service.

JOB LOCATION: Walnut Creek Family YMCA
CLASS FORMATS: Les Mills BodyPump
SHIFTS / CLASS AVAILABLE: Saturdays 9:00a; Potential new class and subbing opportunities in various formats
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $12.00-$15.00/hour based on qualifications and experience.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 16, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, plan, prepare, and instruct assigned group exercise classes.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive class environment.
• Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.
• Assume a leadership role for members, demonstrating professionalism and group exercise expertise.
• Encourage and support members as they strive to attain their personal fitness and wellness goals.
• Assist, as required, with training and orientation of new Y staff.
• Set up equipment or facility before class.
• Store or secure equipment upon completion of class.
• Maintain records as directed by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Ensure safety is a priority in instructional methods used and educate participants on proper form, anatomy, contraindications, and modification of moves.
• Know all emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Complete accident/incident reports and submits to supervisor or designated staff person.
• Attend department and Branch staff meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements.
• Current certification in at least one of the following
  • YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise (Available in the Y Training Program)
  • Group Fitness Instructor or Group Exercise Certification, such as ACE, AFAA, NETA, or ACSM
  • Les Mills Certification, Zumba Certification
• Satisfactory demonstration of instructor skill competencies
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - Prior to hire
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - Prior to hire
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, run; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
• Regularly required to demonstrate and perform various exercise movements; move body and perform exercise movements to the beat of music;
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Summary

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grown, learn and thrive.