Group Fitness Instructor (Evening/Weekend) - Scottsdale / Paradise Valley YMCA

Jimmy Jazz; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Staff Membership

Discounted Family Membership

Employee Program Rewards and Discounts

Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days)

Job summary

Valley of the Sun YMCA is seeking a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging classes at 6869 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ. The role emphasizes safety, motivation, and community well-being.

Responsibilities include motivating participants, delivering enjoyable workouts, and maintaining a safe exercise environment. Certifications such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, or Mat Pilates are preferred, and First Aid/CPR/AED is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Current state First Aid and CPR/AED certification, and a national group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations.
• Specialty class certifications such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Mat Pilates, etc.
• Ability to teach group exercise with proper technique and observe participant form.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead class participants.
• Create positive lasting memories for each participant each day.

Skills

Motivate participants

Customer service

Communication skills

Observant and safety-conscious

Education

First Aid & CPR/AED certification

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification or national group fitness cert

Job description

• Location 6869 E Shea Blvd,Scottsdale, AZ, 85254,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.30 / Hour
• Job Category Valley of the Sun YMCA
• Employee Type Part Time Hourly

Description

Provides instruction, leadership and maintains a safe environment while conducting and monitoring effective and enjoyable group exercise classes. Preferred candidate should have a MOSSA Group Power Certification or a Mat Pilates certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR:

• Motivate and lead class participants.
• Create positive lasting memories for each participant, each day.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have solid fitness industry knowledge.
• Possesses mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Ability to motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence.
• Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Current “specialty class” certifications as required: such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Mat Pilates, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to teach group exercise in a proficient manner. Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques.
• Required Certifications: current state approved First Aid and CPR/AED, current, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in-group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.