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 for employee

Discount for family

Flexible hours

Job summary

Speer YMCA in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Mat Pilates Instructor to lead both beginner and experienced group classes to support healthy living and self-esteem among members.

The role requires Pilates Instructor Certification, CPR/First Aid/AED and a national group fitness credential or YMCA Foundations certification, along with strong communication and safety awareness. Part-time hours with flexibility available at Speer YMCA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and HS diploma or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and national group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations required.
• Pilates Instructor Certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively while instructing proper exercise safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group Pilates classes as directed.
• Answer member questions to support goals related to healthy living.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide accurate information to members.
• Build authentic relationships with members and connect them with YMCA programs.
• Set up and break down equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Keep accurate class attendance records and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Pilates

CPR

First Aid

AED

Choreography cues

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pilates Instructor Certification

National group fitness certification 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*

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required.

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