Zumba Group Fitness Instructor — Evenings & Weekends

YMCA of the Suncoast; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the Suncoast is seeking a Zumba Exercise Instructor at the James P. Gills Branch to deliver safe and engaging group exercise classes.

You will contribute to member retention, program growth, and community engagement through quality instruction and relationship building. The role requires Zumba certification upon hire, availability Monday evenings and Saturday mornings, and completion of YMCA training and CPR/AED/First Aid within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be able to teach at least one format of safe, effective and fun group exercise classes that meet all necessary components and safe guidelines in accordance with YMCA of the USA accepted practices of exercise physiology.
• Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
• Within 90 days of hire, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Within 90 days of hire, Foundation of Listen First, Orientation to Healthy Living, Principles of Member Health and Wellness, Wellness Center at the Y or Group Exercise at the Y trainings required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room prior to class to ensure it starts on time.
• Responsible for choreography and music selection that meets YMCA guidelines.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Keep supplies organized, maintain and clean facility and care for equipment.
• Exercises sound judgement in relationship to class safety and injuries. Understands and follows all emergency procedures
• Engages in positive public relations with members. Role models SMART
• Attend all staff meetings, in-house trainings, demonstrations and special promotions as designated by supervisor.
• Each instructor is responsible for covering his/her own class when unable to attend.

Skills

Communication

Cueing technique

Choreography

Exercise safety

Independence

Education

Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture

Y's Way to Service & Engagement

I Hear You: Service with CARE

CPR

AED

First Aid certification

Foundation of Listen First

Orientation to Healthy Living

Principles of Member Health and Wellness

Wellness Center at the Y or Group Exercise at the Y trainings

Job description

YMCA of the Suncoast is seeking a Zumba Exercise Instructor at the James P. Gills Branch to deliver safe and engaging group exercise classes.

You will contribute to member retention, program growth, and community engagement through quality instruction and relationship building. The role requires Zumba certification upon hire, availability Monday evenings and Saturday mornings, and completion of YMCA training and CPR/AED/First Aid within 90 days of hire.