Group Fitness Instructor - Water Fitness | East Triangle YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Clayton, NC seeks a part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead energizing, safe group classes under the Healthy Living Director. You will foster member wellness and engagement in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include managing class attendance, answering member questions, building relationships, and coordinating with the YMCA team. Required certifications include BLS/First Aid and national group fitness credentials; one year teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification completed upon hire.
• National certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM).
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes to accomplish YMCA goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving wellness goals.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and helps connect them with the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and responds to emergencies.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Member engagement

Education

Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen certification

National group fitness certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM)

Job description

• Base Pay $22.00 / Hour
• Job Category Healthy Living
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Healthy Living Director, the Group Fitness Instructor leads group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes memb er wellness and engagement.

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

Job Schedule (Days): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Job Schedule (Time): 12-15-1pm, 11-30am-12-15pm, 11-15am-12pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required certifications: Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen to be completed upon hire, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the es sential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or have special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, as well as stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.