Wellness Skills Instructor - Pilates Reformer, South Dade

YMCA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of South Florida is seeking a Special Skills Instructor to design and teach specialized group exercise classes for participants under the guidance of the Healthy Living Director. The role emphasizes safety, engagement, and community wellness.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a revenue-producing program certification, 2+ years of related experience, and First Aid/CPR/AED. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and proficiency in Word/Excel are beneficial for coordinating programs and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Specialized certification for revenue producing programs.
• Two or more years of experience participating in, teaching, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to shift.
• Develops and plans appropriate programs for YMCA participants.
• Coordinates and promotes the Healthy Living program throughout the community.
• Plans, supervises, and implements programs in line with YMCA core values and safety procedures.
• Gears programs to needs of individuals or members with disabilities or special talents.
• Ensures Group Ex room is safe and conducive to exercising.
• Attends YMCA functions and staff meetings.
• Reports incidents within 24 hours per Risk Management procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Specialized certification for revenue producing programs

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Director, the Special Skills Instructor plans and teaches specialized group exercise classes to participants.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of work shift.
• Develops and plans appropriate programs for YMCA participants.
• Collaborates with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y’s Healthy Living program throughout the community.
• Plans, supervises, and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures.
• Demonstrates, models and gears program to the needs of individual or members in the program with concerns for their interests, disabilities, and special talents.
• Ensures that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the Group Ex room are safe and conducive to exercising.
• Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events.
• Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident / accidents to Program Director and / or Human Resources within 24 hours.
• Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. 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.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities / Position Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Specialized certification - for revenue producing programs.
• Two or more years of experience participating in, or teaching or comparable experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Other skills and abilities:

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about wellness
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with adults.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional wellness experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily works in an outdoor pool environment.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift / move set up and store equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff members. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.

As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the "Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness" website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.