YMCA Arlington - P/T Group Exercise Instructor

Ymcadc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to lead engaging fitness classes. This role offers the chance to inspire and motivate community members through Barre, Cycle, and Les Mills classes. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will create a positive and energetic environment, ensuring each participant feels supported and encouraged to achieve their fitness goals. With flexible hours and a collaborative work atmosphere, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying numerous professional development benefits and a free YMCA membership. Join a team that is dedicated to promoting healthy living and social responsibility!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

403(b) savings plan

10% employer-funded retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have current CPR and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group fitness classes that exceed member expectations.
• Create a positive atmosphere and motivate members.
• Teach safe and effective classes with modifications.

Skills

Group Exercise Instruction

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Spin/Indoor Cycle Certification

Les Mills Certification

Barre Certification

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: P/T Group Exercise Instructor
Salary: $25.00 hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job:

The YMCA Arlington is looking for motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to join our team for the following: Barre, Cycle, and Les Mills classes. The group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that exceed member expectations, promote services to attain and retain members, and provide a positive and fun group fitness experience.

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Group Exercise Instructor include but are not limited to:

• Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
• Create a positive class atmosphere and motivate members to reach their goals through group fitness
• Teach safe and effective classes in accordance with industry standards. Provide modifications when necessary
• Promote the Y activities and programs to class attendees
• Be available to members before and after class

Schedule:
Flexible teaching hours in the mornings, evenings, and weekends

Qualifications and Skills:

High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older. Able to conduct safe, effective, and motivating group exercise classes. Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants. Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people. Current CPR, AED. Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, and Barre.

Working Conditions:

Able to teach at various times during the day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service, a 403(b) savings plan, free YMCA membership for employees, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented, and diverse individuals!

3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA