Pilates Group Exercise Instructor - Abingdon (Ward)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc. seeks a Cycling Group Exercise Instructor to deliver engaging, high-quality classes and foster a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests. Under the Fitness Director, you will promote wellness, maintain safety, and support participants in achieving their goals through varied cycling formats.

The role requires ongoing certification in formats, strong communication, and a commitment to an inclusive, respectful environment that reflects YMCA values.

Qualifications

• Certifications in group exercise formats are required.
• Ongoing education and continuing education credits (CECs) must be maintained.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and wellness levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, appropriately challenging cycling group exercise classes and create a welcoming, safe environment.
• Engage with members, guests, and participants to build positive relationships and provide solution-oriented support.
• Provide excellent service in person at the Y center, and via phone and email communications.
• Adhere to class style, format, and certification requirements and maintain documentation of attendance and communication.
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report issues, and ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Represent the YMCA values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility) in all interactions and follow the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Member engagement

Safety awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Fitness Director, or other assigned associate, Cycling Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guest, and program participants. The primary function of the Cycling Group Exercise Instructor will be to highly engage with members, guest, and program participants by providing/teaching high quality, appropriately challenging, and fun group exercise class; and also providing a safe and welcoming environment that promoted group interaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of fifteen minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate, and to prepare the appropriate space.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
• Promote wellness concepts that embody well-rounded healthy and safe lifestyle
• Obtain and maintain group exercise certification, and continuous education on formats
• Maintain needed CECs, certification requirement, and ongoing trainings needed
• Adhere to the class style, format, and certification requirements while teaching
• Embody sensitivity and patience in dealing with diverse membership and wellness levels; avoid intimidated wellness environment
• Coach and encourage members to meet their wellness goals
• Maintain administrative responsibilities including recording class size and ongoing communication for supervisor
• Monitor, clean, and inspect equipment regularly; report any challenges or concerns
• Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction
• Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

Required Certifications:

Yoga: Yoga Alliance, FitTour, YogaFit, PiYo, NETA 200hr

BODYCOMBAT: Les Mills BODYCOMBAT

BODYPUMP: Les Mills BODYPUMP

Zumba: Zumba

Cycling: Maddog, Keiser, AFPA, Reebok, Les Mills SPRINT

Pilates: Peak Pilates, Stott Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance

Barre: SoulBodyBarre, Balletone

Waterfitness: AEA Aqua Fitness Professional, AAAI/ISMA Aqua Instructor