Dance Fitness Instructor - Jefferson County YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund after 1000 hours

Tuition discount at university

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time group fitness instructor in Missouri. The role requires a current NCCA-certified group exercise credential and at least one year of related experience.

You will lead classes, assess participant fitness, and ensure safe, engaging workouts while maintaining equipment and the wellness area. The position emphasizes ongoing education, attendance at required meetings, and willingness to arrange substitutes when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA.
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.
• 18 years or older and eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education by taking courses to expand knowledge and skills.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screens students for risk factors or medical limitations that affect participation.
• Gives pre-class instructions and explains goals and target heart rate range.
• Demonstrates safe exercise technique and modifies for various conditions.
• Assess levels of fitness and direct students to appropriate classes.
• Maintains environment, footwear, clothing, ventilation, and safe flooring; plays motivating but balanced music.
• Monitors fatigue, guides transitions with clear cues, and encourages progression.
• Sets up equipment and keeps wellness area clean; arranges substitutes when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Class leadership

Student engagement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Health and Wellness
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Shelley Otec
• Phone [phone]
• 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
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA 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