Group Exercise Instructor - South City YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Group Exercise Instructor at the South City YMCA. In this part-time role, you'll guide participants through effective exercise techniques, ensure safety, and foster a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in group exercise and a commitment to ongoing education. Enjoy benefits like a retirement savings plan and free YMCA membership while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Retirement Fund Contribution

20% Discount on Tuition

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA Programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a participant, leader, or instructor.
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe and effective exercise techniques.
• Assess fitness levels and guide students to appropriate classes.
• Ensure the environment is safe and conducive to exercise.

Skills

Commitment to Continuing Education

Safe Exercise Techniques

Monitoring Fatigue

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Group Exercise Instructor - South City YMCA

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Job Details

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Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing education by taking courses to expand knowledge and skills.
• Attend all required meetings as directed by supervisors.
• Screen students for risk factors, health issues, or medical limitations that could affect participation.
• Provide pre-class instructions, explain the goals of aerobics, and teach how to monitor pulse and target heart rate.
• Demonstrate safe and effective exercise techniques, modify exercises for individuals with specific needs such as low-back pain, musculoskeletal issues, pregnancy, or overweight conditions.
• Assess fitness levels and guide students to appropriate classes, from beginner to advanced.
• Ensure the environment is safe and conducive to exercise, including proper footwear, clothing, ventilation, and flooring; play motivating yet appropriate music.
• Maintain visual contact, monitor fatigue and signs of overexertion, and guide students through transitions with clear cues.
• Encourage progression when suitable, applying principles of overload and rest.
• Set up and store equipment securely, maintain cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Secure substitutes if unable to attend scheduled classes and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a participant, leader, instructor, or similar role.
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA.

Additional Information

The YMCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. The Gateway Region YMCA enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Benefits and Compensation

• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan.
• Retirement fund contribution of 12% per pay period after 1,000 hours of service within any two 12-month periods.
• 20% discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University.
• Free YMCA membership nationwide.
• Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other

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