Specialty Group Exercise Instructor - Wildwood YMCA

City of Lincoln; Wildwood (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund 12% per pay period

Tuition discount at Missouri Baptist

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time fitness instructor to lead classes, monitor safety, and guide participants of varying fitness levels. The role involves demonstrating techniques, adjusting for limitations, and ensuring a supportive, clean wellness environment.

Ideal candidates have at least a high school diploma, one+ years of related experience, and relevant certification. Competitive benefits include retirement options, tuition discounts, and YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification through specialty format required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education through courses.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screens students for risk factors and health limitations.
• Provides pre-class instructions and explains pulse-taking and target heart rate.
• Demonstrates safe exercise technique and adapts for individuals with limitations.
• Assesses fitness levels and directs students to appropriate classes.
• Maintains environment safety, ventilation and temperature; ensures proper footwear and clothing.
• Monitors fatigue and signs of overexertion; guides transitions with clear cues.
• Encourages progression, applies overload/rest principles.
• Sets up and stores equipment; maintains cleanliness of wellness area.
• Secures subs if instructor cannot attend; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

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

• Name Lynn Kelly
• Email [e-mail]

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