Group Exercise Instructor - Central

YMCA of Silicon Valley; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA of Silicon Valley in San Jose seeks a dedicated group fitness instructor to lead community-building, inclusive classes that welcome all skill and fitness levels. You will create a safe, enjoyable environment and adapt sessions to varying health, ability and cultural needs, while supporting participants' goals.

Responsibilities include delivering energizing classes, engaging with members, maintaining attendance records, and collaborating with the supervisor to align with YMCA mission and

Responsabilidades

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.

Descripción del empleo

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $37.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Upon hire, required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certifications.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction is an acceptable substitute for YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.