Group Exercise Instructor (HIIT) - Mission Valley

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to build positive relationships with members, lead HIIT and group classes, and ensure safe, effective workouts at Mission Valley.

The role requires certification in NASM/ACE/ISSA or a related degree and CPR/AED/First Aid. Prior group exercise experience is preferred, with fingerprinting and compliance per YMCA policies.

Qualifications

• NASM, ACE, ISSA, NCCA accredited certification, or 4 year degree/1 year Exercise Science certification.
• 1+ year’s experience leading Group Exercise classes preferred.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire from ARC/ACHP/ISHI.
• Fingerprinting required by state/funder rules before reporting to work.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and ensuring engagement.
• Demonstrate proper form, techniques, modifications, and cueing for safe workouts.
• Maintain a clean, safe workout area within class time.
• Build community and help members reach health and wellness goals.
• Adhere to YMCA guidelines and communicate with groups effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Group Exercise instruction

Communication

Leadership

Education

Cert or degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Overview

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor creates and delivers Group Exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

A HIIT Instructor is a certified fitness professional who leads high-energy, fast-paced interval classes, combining short bursts of intense exercise with recovery periods. They specialize in driving maximum cardiovascular and muscle-conditioning results, ensuring safety through proper form while creating a high-intensity, motivating, and challenging atmosphere for participants of varying abilities.

For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Schedule

• Location: Mission Valley
• Mondays, 6:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00am
• ELEVATE 45 HIIT classes

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout

• Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing

• Maintain a clean and safe workout atmosphere by properly setting up and breaking down within the allotted class time

• Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals

• Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines
• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members
• Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• NASM, ACE, ISSA, NCCA accredited certification, or 4 year degree/1 year Exercise Science certification

• 1+ year’s experience leading Group Exercise classes preferred

• All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire

• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities

• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.