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 YMCA membership

Flexible hours

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg is seeking a Mat Pilates Instructor for the Speer YMCA to lead engaging, safe group Pilates classes for all fitness levels.

You will guide participants through proper form, cueing, and creative choreography while emphasizing wellness and community connection within the YMCA culture. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, and Pilates Instructor Certification; national certifications (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise are

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• Requires HS diploma or equivalent
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications is required
• Pilates Instructor Certification is required
• National group fitness certification or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise acceptable
• Ability to communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety
• At least 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational Pilates group classes as directed
• Answer member questions to support healthy living goals
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information
• Build authentic relationships with members and connect them with the YMCA
• Ensure equipment safety, maintenance, and proper setup/breakdown
• Keep accurate class attendance records
• Follow YMCA policies; respond to emergencies
• Adhere to safety and prevention guidelines; assume responsibility for safety
• Provide emergency first aid if needed and file incident reports when necessary
• Promote YMCA programs and values

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Group fitness instruction

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Pilates Instructor Certification

National group fitness cert (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

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

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour