Certified Group Exercise Instructor - West Park YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discount on YMCA programs

Comprehensive benefits plan including

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Cleveland invites energetic group exercise instructors to join our team. Design and teach classes, demonstrate movements, and ensure safe participation while adapting to participants' abilities.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, CPR/AED and First Aid, YMCA group exercise certification or equivalent, and current class-format certification. This role offers a supportive, community-focused environment with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid certification.
• Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or equivalent/group exercise certification.
• Current certification in the specific class format highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are suitable for participants' abilities.
• Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills and explain them clearly to participants, matching intensity levels.
• Use movement modifications and encourage participants to work at their own pace.
• Plan class composition and choreography, and vary music and routines.
• Record attendance accurately and ensure participant safety; know emergency procedures.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Class design

Member safety

CPR/AED First Aid

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants

First Aid Certification

Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or approved certification

Job description

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Essential Functions

• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are constructed to be appropriate for the participants' abilities. Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills being taught in class, explain them clearly to class members, and work at skill level and intensity level appropriate for the particular class. Instructors are to emphasize the members' workouts, not their own.
• Frequently and consistently demonstrate multiple movement modifications, and repeatedly encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace. Monitor intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration throughout the class.
• Consistently utilize clear and easy-to-follow verbal and physical cues in advance of a movement change.
• Plan in advance the specific composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines.
• Ensure that the class attendance of each member is accurately recorded in the designated manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of all participants; knows emergency procedures and the location and proper use of emergency equipment.

Mininmum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid.
• Current certification in Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or current Group Exercise certification from an organization approved by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
• Must possess current certification (if available) and/or documentation of training in the specific class format.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.