Mat Pilates Instructor - South Bay

YMCA of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego is seeking a Mat Pilates Instructor to lead classes, greet members, and provide excellent guidance and support for health and wellness goals. The role emphasizes safety, proper form, and student engagement within a welcoming environment.

Applicants should hold a nationally accredited Mat Pilates certification, with 1+ year teaching experience preferred, and complete required trainings within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Nationally Accredited Mat Pilates Certification required.
• 1+ year of Mat Pilates class experience preferred.
• All trainings within 90 days from date of hire.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with members of all fitness levels.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire from recognized organizations (ARC/AHA/ASHI).

Responsibilities

• Create a positive member experience by welcoming participants and engaging them in workouts.
• Provide safe workouts by demonstrating proper form, modifications, and cueing.
• Maintain a clean and safe workout area.
• Effectively utilize scheduled class time.
• Set up and breakdown class equipment within allotted time.
• Build community by learning names and helping members reach health goals.
• Adhere to YMCA core functions and class guidelines.
• Possess physical ability to lead and participate in activities.
• Demonstrate rapid response in emergencies with visual and auditory awareness.
• Communicate effectively to groups of various sizes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Fitness knowledge

Ability to work with all levels

Education

Mat Pilates Certification

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

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.