Job Posting Title Group Fitness Instructor

Puebloymca; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PuebloYMCA is seeking a qualified Group Fitness Instructor to lead high-quality classes that promote safety and member engagement. You will create a welcoming fitness experience aligned with YMCA values and ensure inclusive, effective workouts for participants.

You will demonstrate YMCA core values, track attendance, and encourage ongoing involvement. Additional modalities such as MMA and Karate may be included as needed to diversify programs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
• National Certification in-group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality group fitness classes as directed by the program manager.
• Create a welcoming, engaging class with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement.
• Teach effective, safe exercise classes with proper form, progressions, cues, and music integration where applicable.
• Demonstrate the YMCA core values and positive behaviors in all interactions.
• Track class attendance using YMCA systems.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivation and guidance.
• Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers/donors.
• Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff.
• Operate equipment properly and report any issues to staff.
• Follow all YMCA policies and emergency procedures; complete incident/accident reports as needed.
• Arrange substitute instructors when required.
• Include MMA, Karate, and other fitness modalities as needed.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Member engagement

Safety cues

Education

First Aid CPR/AED

Group fitness certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of community members. At the YMCA, we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality group fitness classes, as directed by the program manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals

• Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement

• Teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper explanations on exercise form, progressions, cueing techniques and incorporation of music (if applicable)

• Demonstrate the Y’s core values and attributes in all interactions with staff, members and guests

• Track class attendance using the Y’s designated processes and systems

• Develop positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance

• Encourage member involvement in the Y and identifies potential volunteers and donors

• Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff

• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems to branch staff
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Obtain a substitute instructor when needed
• MMA, Karate, and other modalities of fitness included

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• 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
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred