Mat Pilates Instructor at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

Laphcc; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for employee

Family discount

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Jim & Heather Gills YMCA in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Part-time Mat Pilates Instructor to lead both beginner and experienced group classes, ensuring safe and effective workouts while helping members pursue healthier lifestyles.

Requirements include CPR, First Aid, AED, Pilates Instructor Certification, HS diploma, and a Level 2 background check. The role offers flexible hours, on-site location, and YMCA member benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR, First Aid and AED certifications.
• National certification in group fitness (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise.
• Pilates instructor certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe Mat Pilates classes for beginners and experienced participants.
• Support members in achieving healthy living goals and building self-esteem.
• Maintain equipment and oversee class setup, attendance records, and safety procedures.
• Answer member questions and provide guidance on exercise safety and wellness trends.
• Document incidents and emergencies as needed and follow YMCA policies.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Choreography

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pilates Instructor Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Mat Pilates Instructor at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

Description: The Mat Pilates instructor is responsible for leading both beginning and experienced exercises in safe and effective group classes. The goal of our wellness programs are to assist members in making a healthy lifestyle changes, to build self-esteem, and encourage consistency.

Duties

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Regularly checks all equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness in addition to set up and breakdown of equipment.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Abides by the safety, injury and illness, and prevention guidelines by taking personal responsibility for own safety and safety of program participants.
• Provides emergency first aid if needed, and completes appropriate incident reports
  when necessary.
• Understand and promote all YMCA programs values.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Requires HS diploma or equivalent
• Required certifications: CPR , First Aid, AED, national certification (ex. ACE, NETA,AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Pilates Instructor Certification.
• Able to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety.
• Current knowledge of exercise class structure; demonstration of cueing technique; demonstration of creative choreography and exercise variety.
• Minimum one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Physical stamina and agility for extended periods of time is required.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen.
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Pay & Perks: Part-time, $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience experience and certifications. Flexible hours and shifts available to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Free individual YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.

Work Location: Jim & Heather Gills YMCA - 3200 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com