Mat Pilates Instructor - South Bay

YMCA of San Diego County; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County seeks a Mat Pilates Instructor to lead classes, greet members, and foster a supportive, health-focused environment at our Chula Vista location.

The role requires certification and CPR/First Aid; previous instruction experience is preferred. Expect active participation in class safety, equipment setup, and community building within the YMCA program.

Qualifications

• Nationally Accredited Mat Pilates Certification required.
• 1+ year experience leading Mat Pilates classes preferred.
• All required trainings completed within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification must include Adult and Child/Infant.
• Fingerprinting and background checks per YMCA policy.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience and actively engage participants.
• Demonstrate proper form, modifications, and cueing for safe workouts.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area.
• Utilize scheduled class time effectively.
• Set up and breakdown class equipment within allotted time.
• Build community by learning names and helping members reach goals.
• Adhere to YMCA guidelines and communicate with groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Member engagement

Safety awareness

Education

Nationally Accredited Mat Pilates Certification

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (Adult & Child/Infant)

Job description

Overview

The Mat Pilates Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor creates and leads Mat Pilates exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Schedule

• Mondays 9:00-9:55 AM

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout

• Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing.

• Maintain a clean and safe workout area

• Effectively utilize scheduled class time

• Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe

• Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals

• Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines
• Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Nationally Accredited Mat Pilates Certification required

• 1+ year’s experience leading Mat Pilates classes preferred

• All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire

• Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities

• Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required
• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.