Certified Fitness Instructor - O'Fallon Park Rec Complex YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist

Free YMCA membership

Descrizione del lavoro

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness instructor in Missouri to lead aerobics classes, ensure safety, and adapt activities for participants with various needs. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

You will monitor participants, set up equipment, and coordinate substitutes when needed. This position emphasizes safety, proper technique, and supportive instruction to help members achieve their fitness goals.

Competenze

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications through specialty format required.
• Experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent preferred.

Mansioni

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education; takes courses to expand knowledge and skills.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screens students for risk factors and any health limitations.
• Gives pre-class instructions and explains goals and target heart rate range.
• Demonstrates safe exercise technique and modifies for limitations.
• Assesses fitness levels and directs students to appropriate classes.
• Maintains a safe, clean wellness area and proper equipment setup.
• Secures substitutes if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Group fitness instruction

Safety supervision

Fitness assessment

Class setup

Formazione

High school diploma

Strumenti

Certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Health and Wellness
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Lennox Forrester
• Email [e-mail]

Description

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education: takes courses to expand knowledge base and practical skill.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation that would prevent them from participating.
• Gives pre-class instructions; explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique. Can modify exercises for those with low-back discomfort or musculoskeletal problems, as well as pregnant, de-conditioned or overweight individuals.
• Assess levels of fitness and directs students to appropriate classes, beginning through advance.
• Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the class; ensures everyone is wearing appropriate footwear and permeable clothing. Is aware of ventilation and temperature. Insists on safe flooring for impact aerobics, Plays music at a level that motivates but doesn't over power cues
• Maintains visual contact, monitors each individual’s level of fatigue and looks for signs of overexertion.
• Guides students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
• Set up equipment and stores it securely after class and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Responsible for securing own subs if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• 18 years or Older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years' experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent
• Certification through specialty format required

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide