Yoga Instructor - East Valley

YMCA of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley is seeking a dedicated fitness instructor to lead energizing, safe group classes for a diverse community. You will welcome participants of all skill levels and adapt sessions to meet varying health and cultural needs.

In this role you will keep attendance records, follow YMCA policies, and participate in staff meetings while contributing to the organization’s mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED required or equivalent
• National group fitness certification or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise required
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire
• Foundations of Group Exercise / Listen First training within specified timelines
• Experience teaching group wellness classes preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by supervisor
• Answer questions from participants to support health and well-being goals
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to support members
• Build authentic relationships with members and connect them with the YMCA
• Observe and adjust sessions to accommodate varied abilities, health, and culture
• Celebrate achievements related to goals and skills
• Keep accurate class attendance records
• Follow YMCA policies and respond to emergencies
• Attend all staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Group fitness

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Diversity inclusion

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM group fitness cert

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles cert (within 60 days)

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $37.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First, Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
• Group Exercise at the Y and Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent certification with another organization) (within 6 months of hire).
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Change Leadership:

Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community:

Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy:

Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism:

Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration:

Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence:

Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion:

Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making:

Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management:

Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise:

Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation:

Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management:

Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others:

Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity:

Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.