Group Exercise Instructor (Hays)

Greater Austin YMCA; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in community wellness seeks a Group Exercise Instructor in Buda, TX. This part-time role involves leading classes, ensuring participant safety, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and basic fitness skills, along with a passion for helping others achieve their wellness goals.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Health & Wellness certifications preferred.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cardio Funk classes on Wednesdays.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the fitness area.
• Engage with members to promote programs.

Skills

Fitness skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certifications

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Why Your Role Matters

We are seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead our Cardio Funk class on Wednesdays from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM.

Why Your Role Matters

We are seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead our Cardio Funk class on Wednesdays from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM.

Our Group Exercise Programs bring together health-seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun, supportive environment where they move, groove, and sweat their way toward better well-being. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you teach participants the benefits of exercise and provide a safe and healthy instructional experience.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness related concerns of members.
• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure own substitute if unable to attend scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow, and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete the incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members, and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Bring To The Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must have beginner-level fitness skills, including 0- 1 year of previous fitness/teaching experience, and must audition for the Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
• Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in specialty area(s) (i.e., YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills, etc.)
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You have a growth mindset -You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
• You communicate effectively -You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.
• You are customer-focused - You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging -You leverage people's differences as strengths.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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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