Pedaling for Parkinson's Cycle Instructor

Valparaiso Family YMCA; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Discounted family membership

Child Watch hours available free of ch

Job summary

Valparaiso Family YMCA is seeking a part-time Group Ex Instructor for Pedaling for Parkinson's Cyclist. You will lead energizing group classes, welcome participants of all levels, and adjust activities to meet varied health and cultural needs.

The role focuses on community building and safe, inclusive wellness experiences. Responsibilities include engaging with members, staying current on wellness trends, and promoting YMCA values.

Qualifications

• CPR and AED certifications required; national group fitness certification within 90 days.
• Certification in formats taught (or equivalent experience).
• Internal training completed within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed to meet YMCA goals.
• Answer questions from participants to support health and well‑being goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information.
• Build authentic relationships with members and help connect participants with the YMCA.
• Observe and adjust classes to support varying abilities and health conditions.
• Celebrate participant progress and milestones in health and skill development.
• Follow YMCA policies; respond to emergencies and obtain required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Customer service

Education

CPR

AED

National group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) within 90 days

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise within 90 days

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Group Ex Instructor - Pedaling for Parkinson's Cyclist supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This part-time position supports the Wellness team by welcoming people of all skill and fitness levels and modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs. Effectively builds community within classes.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

BENEFITS:

Free Y membership.

Discounted family membership

Child Watch hours available free of charge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required certifications: CPR, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification within 90 days of hire (only CPR and AED required for dance instructors.)
• Certification in formats taught (or appropriate experience for dance instructors.)
• Internal training completed within 45 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

SALARY:

Minimum starting rate of $14 an hour

Starting rate based on experience

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

Part-time

Wednesdays at 11:15 AM with the opportunity for more hours as the program grows

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 30 pounds.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model's adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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