Dynamic Specialty Group Fitness Instructor — Part-Time

City of Lincoln; Wildwood (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund 12% per pay period

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness instructor to lead classes, monitor safety, and guide participants of varying fitness levels. The role involves demonstrating techniques, adjusting for limitations, and ensuring a supportive, clean wellness environment.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, one+ years of related experience, and relevant certification. Competitive benefits include retirement options, tuition discounts, and YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification through specialty format required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education through courses.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screens students for risk factors and health limitations.
• Provides pre-class instructions and explains pulse-taking and target heart rate.
• Demonstrates safe exercise technique and adapts for individuals with limitations.
• Assesses fitness levels and directs students to appropriate classes.
• Maintains environment safety, ventilation and temperature; ensures proper footwear and clothing.
• Monitors fatigue and signs of overexertion; guides transitions with clear cues.
• Encourages progression, applies overload/rest principles.
• Sets up and stores equipment; maintains cleanliness of wellness area.
• Secures subs if instructor cannot attend; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness instructor to lead classes, monitor safety, and guide participants of varying fitness levels. The role involves demonstrating techniques, adjusting for limitations, and ensuring a supportive, clean wellness environment.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, one+ years of related experience, and relevant certification. Competitive benefits include retirement options, tuition discounts, and YMCA membership.