Les Mills Instructor - East Valley

Ymca; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA in San Jose is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor to lead energizing, safe classes that welcome participants of all levels. You will guide health and well-being, build community, and adapt to diverse needs while maintaining attendance records and following YMCA procedures.

Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, and a national group fitness credential or YMCA Foundations. Certification in YMCA Healthy Lifestyles within 60 days and Foundations within 6 months are expected.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• National fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Group Exercise at the Y or equivalent certifications within 6 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes to support YMCA goals.
• Answers questions to help participants achieve health and well-being.
• Maintains wellness knowledge to provide accurate information and support.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and helps connect them to the YMCA.
• Observes and adapts to participants' abilities, health, and culture.
• Celebrates participant progress toward goals and skills.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies; responds to emergencies and attends staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

National fitness certs (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM)

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification

Foundations of Group Exercise (Y)

Job description

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.

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $37.00/hour

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.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
• Group Exercise at the Y and Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent certification with another organization) (within 6 months of hire).
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology