Yoga Instructor - El Camino

YMCA of Silicon Valley; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, CA seeks a Part-time Group Fitness Instructor to lead energizing, safe, and inclusive classes that welcome participants of all fitness levels and abilities. You will create a positive environment, explain movements, and modify routines to meet varied health needs while building community within the class.

Essential certifications include CPR, First Aid, AED, plus a national or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise credential; Healthy Lifestyles certification

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required.
• National group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent) within 6 months of hire.
• One year of group wellness instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and inclusive group classes as directed by supervisor.
• Answer questions to support members in achieving health goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide accurate information.
• Build authentic relationships with members and participants.
• Adjust classes to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.
• Celebrate participants' achievements and progress.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Follow YMCA policies; respond to emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

National Group Fitness Certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM)

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Certification

Foundations of Listen First / Member Health & Wellness

Group Exercise at the Y (or equivalent)

Job description

Mountain View, California, United States

Requisition Number

EC-3269

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-time

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.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

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.