Les Mills Instructor - Spring Valley

YMCA of San Diego County; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County at the McGrath Family YMCA in Spring Valley, CA is seeking a Les Mills Instructor to lead high-energy fitness classes and foster a welcoming, inclusive member experience.

You will demonstrate proper form, cue modifications, and contribute to a safe, engaging workout environment while building community and supporting members in reaching their wellness goals. CPR/First Aid and Les Mills certification are required.

Qualifications

• Les Mills certification is required for the appropriate format.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• All required trainings must be completed within 90 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and engaging them in their workout
• Demonstrate proper form and cueing, provide modifications, and ensure safe routines
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area
• Efficiently use scheduled class time
• Set up and breakdown class equipment within allotted time
• Build community by learning names and helping members reach Health & Wellness goals
• Adhere to YMCA core functions and class guidelines
• Communicate effectively with large and small groups
• Lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
• Respond swiftly to emergencies with appropriate action

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Fitness knowledge

Education

Les Mills certification

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

Overview

The Les Mills Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor delivers and leads Les Mills fitness classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner.

Schedule

• Location: McGrath Family YMCA

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout
• Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area
• Effectively utilize scheduled class time
• Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe
• Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals
• Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines
• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members
• Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Les Mills certification required for appropriate format
• 1+ year’s experience leading Les Mills exercise classes preferred
• All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire
• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities
• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.