Group Fitness Instructor

DeKalb Health; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking certified Group Fitness Instructors to lead a variety of classes including ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, MOSSA, Les Mills, Yoga, Pilates, Dance and more. Part-time schedule with mornings; CPR/AED and nationally recognized certifications required. The role emphasizes safe, engaging instruction with excellent member service.

Salary starts at $16.50 per hour. Benefits for part-time vary; flexible schedule, training opportunities, and free Y membership are offered.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CPR/AED certification

National group fitness cert (ACE/NETA/

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

Customer service skills

Job description

• Job Category Health and Fitness
• Employee Type Part-Time 1-19

Contact information

• Name Jennifer Proper
• Phone [phone]

Certified Group Fitness Instructors | LOCATION YMCA $16.50/hr | GROUP | DAYS

*Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor Certification required and CPR/AED

Currently seeking cardio instructors to teach Monday mornings 8:30-9:15am for our ForeverWell demographic (ages 55+)

Other Opportunities may be available in a variety of class formats including: strength and cardio, water exercise, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, MOSSA (such as Group Active, Group Blast, Group Fight, Group Power), Les Mills (such as BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyStep), Yoga, Pilates, Dance and more. Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor Certification required and CPR/AED.

Flexible schedule, career development and training opportunity, free Y membership and more!

The salary of this position is at $ 16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

The YMCA is seeking certified Group Fitness Instructors! Opportunities available in a variety of class formats including strength and cardio, water exercise, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, 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 salary range of this position starts at $ 16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.