Instructors Group Exercise - Cycle Instructor

Mystic Valley YMCA; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mystic Valley YMCA in Malden, MA is seeking a part-time group fitness instructor to lead engaging classes that welcome people of all skill levels. Schedule includes Wednesday evenings and Sundays. <\/p>

Responsibilities include delivering safe, effective sessions, building community, tracking attendance, and adapting to participants’ needs. Requires CPR/First Aid/AED and a recognized group fitness certification; one year teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are required.
• Group fitness certification from a recognized body is required.
• One year of group wellness class teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed.
• Answers questions from participants to support health goals.
• Maintains knowledge of wellness trends to guide members.
• Builds authentic relationships and connects members with the YMCA.
• Adapts class approach to participants’ abilities and needs.
• Celebrates participant achievements in health and skills.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records and follows policies.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Member engagement

Class management

Safety awareness

Education

CPR

First Aid

AED

Group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM or YMCA Foundations)

Job description

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Part Time Malden, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1161

Salary Range: $26.00 To $32.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or similar organization or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Pay rate range - $28/class

Schedule – Wednesday Evenings and/or Sundays