Mat Pilates Instructor at Speer YMCA

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

Family discount

Job summary

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking a Mat Pilates Instructor at Speer YMCA to lead group classes for beginners and experienced participants, creating safe and engaging sessions that promote healthy lifestyle changes and self-esteem.

The role requires CPR, First Aid, AED, and national/group fitness certification, plus a Pilates certification. Part-time shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends at Speer YMCA in St. Petersburg, FL.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and national/group fitness certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise.
• Pilates instructor certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group Pilates classes as directed by the supervisor.
• Answers questions from members to help them reach healthy living goals.
• Maintains knowledge of wellness trends to provide accurate information and support.
• Builds relationships with members and connects them with YMCA programs.
• Checks equipment for safety, sets up and breaks down equipment, and maintains cleanliness.
• Keeps accurate attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies, responds to emergencies, and adheres to safety guidelines.
• Provides emergency first aid if needed and completes incident reports when necessary.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Member communication

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Pilates Instructor Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications in group fitness

Job description

Job Title:

Mat Pilates Instructor at Speer 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:

Speer YMCA - 495 62nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

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