Fitness Instructor (Part-Time Hourly)

Ymcaofcm; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to facilities for all YMCA employees

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Job summary

A community-focused fitness organization in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a certified group exercise instructor to join their Wellness Team. Responsibilities include instructing group fitness classes, maintaining class rosters, and ensuring a positive environment for members. The ideal candidate must have national fitness certifications and enjoy helping others achieve their health goals. This part-time position offers starting pay at $18.00/hour and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified group fitness instructor with a national certification.
• Experience in providing fitness instruction and monitoring members.
• Ability to work flexible hours for morning and evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group fitness classes with appropriate warm-up and cool-down.
• Maintain attendance and communicate positively with members.
• Prepare necessary studio and equipment for classes.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Fitness equipment usage

Communication

Education

National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM)

CPR, First Aid, AED certification

Job description

Description

Are you a certified group exercise instructor and can provide fitness instruction, monitor and educate members on exercise and safety? Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals of healthy living? If so, the Montachusett Community Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts is currently looking for you to join our Wellness Team!

Essential Functions

• Instructs scheduled group fitness classes in a timely manner providing adequate warm-up, exercise and cool-down;
• Maintain daily class roster and monitor attendance of class participants;
• Prepare studio, equipment and supplies necessary for class prior to beginning of session;
• Provide class appropriate music;
• Utilize a variety of different types of fitness equipment;
• Secure substitute for class when absent and notify full time staff no less than two hours prior to any substitutions for any reason;
• Assist members, answer questions and maintain positive exercise environment for participants;
• Report all problems with equipment, supplies, facility, etc. immediately;
• Communicate positively with all members, staff and the public;
• Exercise good professional judgment at all times;
• File and maintain accident reports;
• Attend staff meetings and training, as required; Perform other related and assigned duties.

Qualifications

• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• CPR, First Aid, AED.

Schedule

Mornings and evening hours. Shifts are flexible based on instructor availability and class schedules.

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

Starting at $18.00. Plus, access to facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your interview availability today.

About Us

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The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.