Group Exercise Instructor (Certified) - Hillcrest YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor at the Hillcrest YMCA. Responsibilities include designing and teaching engaging exercise classes, ensuring safety, and maintaining a rapport with participants. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, with various certification options, along with a passion for fitness and community service.

Benefits

Free local YMCA membership

Employee discounts at local businesses

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Retirement plan with 8% contribution

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification or YMCA certification required.
• High school diploma or GED mandatory, associates degree preferred.
• Mandatory reporter of child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes.
• Plan class composition/choreography and music.
• Maintain positive rapport with class participants.

Skills

Designing class formats

Teaching exercise classes

Maintaining rapport with participants

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Group Exercise Instructor certification

Job description

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At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques.
• Plan composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines relative to the class participants.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants (and parents of participants, if applicable).
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification. If not currently certified, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  
  

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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