Specialty Group Exercise Instructor - South City YMCA

City of Lincoln; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist U

Job summary

The City of Lincoln YMCA Gateway Region is seeking a part-time aerobics instructor. The role involves leading classes, coaching participants, and promoting safe exercise practices. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to ongoing education and be able to assess participant fitness levels.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and one or more years of experience as a class participant, leader, or instructor. A specialty-format certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.
• Certification through specialty format required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education through courses.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screen students for risk factors or medical limitations that could affect participation.
• Provide pre-class instructions and explain goals, pulse taking, and heart rate targets.
• Demonstrate safe exercise technique and modify for individuals with back/ musculoskeletal issues, pregnancy, de-conditioned or overweight.
• Assess fitness levels and guide students to appropriate classes from beginner to advanced.
• Maintain safe environment, ensure proper attire, ventilation, and safe flooring; manage class setup and equipment.
• Secure substitutes if instructor cannot attend scheduled times.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Certification through specialty format

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Health and Wellness
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education: takes courses to expand knowledge base and practical skill.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation that would prevent them from participating.
• Gives pre-class instructions; explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique. Can modify exercises for those with low-back discomfort or musculoskeletal problems, as well as pregnant, de-conditioned or overweight individuals.
• Assess levels of fitness and directs students to appropriate classes, beginning through advance.
• Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the class; ensures everyone is wearing appropriate footwear and permeable clothing. Is aware of ventilation and temperature. Insists on safe flooring for impact aerobics, Plays music at a level that motivates but doesn’t over power cues
• Maintains visual contact, monitors each individual’s level of fatigue and looks for signs of overexertion.
• Guides students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
• Set up equipment and stores it securely after class and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Responsible for securing own subs if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.

Requirements

• 18 years or Older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent
• Certification through specialty format 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 period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide