Group Exercise Instructor - Cycling

YMCA of Honolulu; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 29,962 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Up to 60% discounts on Y programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu in Hawaii is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor responsible for conducting group exercise classes and ensuring safe and effective workouts. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, with certifications in CPR/AED and group exercise formats. The role offers a free Y membership, referral bonuses, and substantial discounts on Y programs. This position emphasizes quality customer service and adherence to YMCA standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes.
• Certification in specialty group exercise format required.
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc).

Responsibilities

• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes following YMCA standards.
• Develops relationships with members and communicates regarding Group Exercise.
• Provides modifications to meet participants' needs.

Skills

Knowledge of designing group exercise classes

Knowledge of general health and wellness

Experience in health/fitness field preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in specialty group exercise format

National certification in group exercise for higher levels

CPR/AED and First Aid

Job description

PAY RANGE:

$21.75 - $29.00 Hourly

AVAILABILITY:

Tuesdays 8:00am - 9:15am

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for conducting YMCA’s group exercise classes. Serves as a representative of the YMCA by providing quality customer service, leads safe and effective workouts for all members in accordance with class descriptions. Works under the supervision and guidance of the Group Exercise Coordinator or Healthy Lifestyles Director and branch Executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts safe, effective and fun exercise classes, following class schedule description and YMCA standards and guidelines
• Develops relationships with members and communicates with members regarding Group Exercise program and specialty classes
• Makes special announcements requested by Healthy Lifestyles Director or Coordinator, such as schedule changes, class substitutes, new classes, special workshops or events, etc.
• Provides encouragement and motivation to all class participants
• Provides modifications to meet the needs of all levels of participants
• Teaches assigned class(es) or ensures that class(es) unable to teach are covered
• Substitutes for other instructors when possible
• Does not teach more than 10 classes a week with the YMCA Association
• Adheres to all Child Abuse Prevention guidelines

Maintains certifications & trainings:

Level I:

• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Maintains primary or specialty group exercise instructor certification (AFAA, ACE, Zumba, AEA, Pilates, TRX, MOSSA, etc)
• Certifies and maintains online Y primary group exercise certification and other required online Y trainings

Level II:

• Requirements of Level I, plus:
• Maintains national group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, etc)
• Maintains average of 8 participants per class.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of designing, conducting, and implementing safe and effective group exercise classes
• Knowledge of general health and wellness
• Experience in health/fitness field preferred.

Education/Training:

• Certification in specialty group exercise format required
• National certification in group exercise required for higher levels
• TB clearance required
• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/AED and First Aid required

WHY THE Y?

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself, family, and even your siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries, completing mandatory Praesidium training, and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

*See job opportunities page for full details