Specialty Group Exercise Instructor - Edward Jones YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a dedicated fitness instructor who is committed to educating and motivating individuals in a safe and effective manner. The role involves teaching aerobics, assessing fitness levels, and ensuring a positive class environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in fitness instruction and a passion for promoting health and wellness.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% after 1,000 hours

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide

Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• One or more years of experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Screens students for risk factors and health problems.
• Provides pre-class instructions and demonstrates exercise techniques.
• Monitors class conditions and student fatigue levels.

Skills

Commitment to continuing education

Safe exercise techniques

Monitoring fatigue levels

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education by taking courses to expand knowledge and practical skills.
2. Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
3. Screens students carefully for risk factors, health problems, or medical limitations that could prevent participation.
4. Provides pre-class instructions, explains the goals of aerobics, and teaches how to take a pulse and determine the target heart rate range.
5. Demonstrates safe and effective exercise techniques, and can modify exercises for individuals with low-back discomfort, musculoskeletal issues, pregnancy, de-conditioning, or overweight conditions.
6. Assesses fitness levels and guides students to appropriate classes, from beginner to advanced.
7. Monitors the environment and class conditions, ensuring proper footwear, permeable clothing, ventilation, temperature, and safe flooring for impact aerobics. Plays motivating music at an appropriate volume.
8. Maintains visual contact with students, monitors fatigue levels, and observes signs of overexertion.
9. Provides clear cues to guide students through transitions smoothly.
10. Encourages students to progress appropriately, applying principles of overload and rest.
11. Sets up equipment, stores it securely after class, and maintains cleanliness of the wellness area.
12. Secures substitutes if unable to attend scheduled classes.
13. Performs any other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years of experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent
• Certification through a specialty format is required

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs and childcare