Mat Pilates Instructor - Flexible Hours & Free Gym Membership

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

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