Fitness Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Y Fitness Group Exercise Instructor to lead classes in cardiovascular wellness, flexibility and endurance. You’ll plan, audition and conduct sessions while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a welcoming environment.

Requirements include CPR/AED and First Aid certification, successful audition, and nationally recognized group exercise credentials. Flexibility with weekday, weekend and evening shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Complete and pass audition with director.
• National Group Exercise Certification or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead exercise classes.
• Set up equipment and store securely after class.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Keep track of participants and note changes.
• Check director announcements weekly.
• Be a team player with associates.
• Maintain safety by following guidelines.
• Stay knowledgeable through YMCA CEUs.
• Notify supervisors of unsafe conditions or injuries.
• Use microphone in class when available.

Skills

Communication

Customer relations

Teamwork

Education

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

National Group Exercise Certification

Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise

Job description

Overview

A Y Fitness Group Exercise Instructor conducts group exercise classes in the areas of cardiovascular wellness, flexibility, and muscular endurance incorporating warm ups and cools downs for each class. Seeking instructors to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, early mornings.

YMCA employment benefits:

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

OUR CULTURE:

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.

• Plan and lead exercise classes.

• Set up equipment and store securely after class.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Keep track of participants and note when there is a new participant in class or when a regular participant has dropped out.
• Check instructor book or board weekly to keep current with announcements and information from the director.
• Be a team player with all other associates.
• Maintain safety in all classes by following YMCA and national certification guidelines.
• Keep knowledgeable in the areas of fitness, exercise science, nutrition, CPR, First Aid, choreography, etc. through required YMCA and national CEUS.
• Notify appropriate associate of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accident, or injuries immediately.
• Use microphone in class, if available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Complete and pass audition with director.
• Able to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Able to reflect a positive attitude.
• Accepted National Group Exercise Certification (i.e. AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (i.e. Zumba, YogaFit, RYT 200 or 500, Piloxing, Pilates, Powder Blue formats, LesMills etc) and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.