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A leading nonprofit organization seeks a Fitness Instructor in Frederick, MD, to lead group fitness classes, ensuring a supportive environment for all fitness levels. This part-time role offers varied opportunities for physical engagement and personal connection with community members. Ideal candidates will have necessary certifications and a passion for health.
Deadline to Apply: June 25, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
Fitness Instructor: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Holds a key position in the delivery of Group Fitness/Cycle/Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi classes to all participants. This responsibility will include safe and effective classes while providing a variety of options for all fitness levels. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for participants in group fitness classes.
BENEFITS:
Benefits offered to Part Time employees (12-25 hours per week):
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
He/she must maintain current certification(s) while teaching, including a nationally recognized Group Fitness Certification such as AFAA or ACE. If teaching class that requires a program specific certification (Les Mills Programming, ZUMBA, Freedom Barre, BANG) certification must remain current per program requirements. Continuing Education is required on a yearly basis as needed to maintain Group Fitness Certificationor specialized programs and to help stay current with industry standards and trends.The instructor must also have the ability to instruct, guide and work with individuals of multi-level skills and capabilities, while demonstrating proper form and technique.A high degree of energy and strong endurance is required while physically completing the workout along with participants.
Effective and efficient time management, demonstrate the capacity to lead /coach participants, organizational skills and the ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude and a nurturing, positive spirit are a must in this position at all times. Emphasis on supporting and exemplifying the ”Y-Voice” when in contact with members, participants, staff and community both on and off Y grounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Group Fitness Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Group Fitness Instructor:
YMCA CERTIFICATES/TRAININGS: