Group Exercise Instructor (Part-Time)

Shelby American, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking certified group fitness instructors to join their Wellness Team. This part-time role involves instructing various fitness classes, maintaining a positive environment, and supporting members in their health journeys. With flexible scheduling options, including mornings and weekends, this is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about fitness and community engagement. Join a team dedicated to youth development and healthy living, and make a difference in the lives of individuals striving for their fitness goals.

Benefits

Access to facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must have current certifications and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group fitness classes, ensuring a safe and positive environment.
• Maintain class rosters and prepare necessary equipment.
• Assist members with questions and provide encouragement.

Skills

Group Fitness Instruction

CPR/First Aid Certification

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Valid Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Job description

Description

Are you certified in instructing wellness exercise classes and can provide group fitness instruction, monitor and educate members on exercise and safety? Do you like helping individuals feel good about themselves? Do you have the gift of encouragement of others and helping them to achieve their goals of healthy living? If so, the Boroughs Family Branch of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts is currently looking for you to join our fabulous Wellness Team!

Essential Job Functions:

1. Instructs scheduled group fitness classes in a timely manner providing adequate warm-up, exercise and cool-down;
2. Maintain daily class roster and monitor attendance of class participants;
3. Prepare studio, equipment and supplies necessary for class prior to beginning of session;
4. Provide class appropriate music;
5. Utilize a variety of different types of fitness equipment;
6. Secure substitute for class when absent and notify full time staff no less than two hours prior to any substitutions for any reason;
7. Assist members, answer questions and maintain positive exercise environment for participants;
8. Report all problems with equipment, supplies, facility, etc immediately;
9. Communicate positively with all members, staff and the public;
10. Exercise good professional judgment at all times;
11. File and maintain accident reports;
12. Attend staff meetings and training, as required; Perform other related and assigned duties.
13. Class Instructors needed: Valid Group Fitness Instructor Certification from a nationally recognized fitness certifying agency. (If you are applying to instruct Zumba, Cycle, Yoga, etc. you must have a certification in that particular class style as well).

Applicants must have required current certifications as well as certification in CPR/First AID, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule: Particularly looking for substitute instructors.--Varies; mornings, evenings, weekends--let us know your availability!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00/hour, with access to facilities, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Leave

If this sounds like something you are qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application with your certifications today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).