Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of the North; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Forest Lake YMCA seeks certified Group Fitness Instructors to lead various fitness classes, including strength, cardio, yoga, and more. Instructors will create a positive environment promoting member wellness and receive a competitive hourly wage with benefits, including a free Y membership.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Career Development and Training Opportunity

Free Y Membership

Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Benefits (Full-time)

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Certified Group Fitness Instructor with CPR and AED certifications required.
• 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing and educational group fitness classes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records for classes.
• Respond effectively to emergencies while following YMCA procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

National Certification in group fitness instruction

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Job description

The Forest Lake YMCA is seeking certified Group Fitness Instructors! Opportunities available in a variety of class formats including strength and cardio, water exercise, ForeverWell, MOSSA (such as Group Active, Group Blast, Group Fight, Group Power), Les Mills (such as BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyStep), Yoga, Pilates, Dance and more. Flexible schedule, career development and training opportunity, free Y membership and more! Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor Certification required.

The starting salary for this position is $16.00 per hour. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

1. Job Summary:

The Group Fitness Instructor instructs quality group fitness classes, provides excellent customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

2. Essential Functions:

• Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Program Manager who reports to the Director of Healthy Living. The incumbent works closely with the other PT instructors, supervisor, member services, and building/maintenance staff. The incumbent should address members by name and encourage participation in activities.

4. Qualifications:

Required

• Required Certifications: CPR, AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Certification in areas of expertise (Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Mat Pilates, Dance, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, etc.)
• Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire: YMCA Healthy Lifestyles
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills

Preferred

• 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes

5 . Work Conditions:

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs at a time.
• Exposure to music volume ranging from moderate to loud.
• Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

6. Additional Notes:

Supervisory titles may change depending on branch.

This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.