LesMills BodyBalance Instructor (Northwest)

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement planning options

Learning and development workshops

Cell phone plan discounts

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to deliver engaging group classes and ensure a safe, welcoming fitness environment for all participants in Austin, TX. Responsibilities include teaching or co-teaching classes, maintaining equipment, and guiding members through wellness programs.

You will arrive early, manage class flow, and provide information about available YMCA programs. A valid fitness certification and First Aid/CPR are preferred, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Beginner level fitness skills with 0–1 year of fitness/teaching experience; audition before teaching.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the fitness space and equipment.
• Lead or co-teach group classes as assigned.
• Arrive early and start classes on time.
• Assist members with fitness questions and program information.
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment as needed.
• Adjust class level to participants’ abilities.
• Follow YMCA policies, ethics, and emergency procedures.
• Represent the YMCA’s mission and values to participants and staff.

Skills

18+ age

High school diploma

Fitness certification

First Aid/ CPR

Growth mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Customer focus

Inclusion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

#26-0447

Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description

Why Your Role Matters

Our Group Exercise Programs bring together health-seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun, supportive environment where they move, groove, and sweat their way toward better well-being. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you teach participants the benefits of exercise and provide a safe and healthy instructional experience.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness related concerns of members.
• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure own substitute if unable to attend scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report form for every injury/alteration on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have beginner level fitness skills including 0--1-year previous fitness/teaching experience and must audition for Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
• Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in specialty area(s) (i.e., YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills etc.)
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You have a growth mindset -You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You communicate effectively -You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.
• You are customer focus - You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging -You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitmentto a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Pay Range

$18-$36 per session, DOE

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