Zumba Instructor - Jefferson County YMCA

City of Lincoln; Festus (MO); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund of 12% per pay period

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri

Free individual membership to YMCA

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part-time group fitness instructor in Missouri to lead classes and ensure safe, effective exercise for diverse participants. Certification by the NCCA is required, and candidates should be able to work evenings or weekends as needed.

You will promote a safe wellness environment, adapt exercises for various abilities, and support ongoing education through attendance at supervisor-directed meetings. This role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and community health.

Qualifications

• 18 years or Older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA required

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education: takes courses to expand knowledge base and practical skill.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation that would prevent them from participating.
• Gives pre-class instructions; explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique. Can modify exercises for those with low-back discomfort or musculoskeletal problems, as well as pregnant, de-conditioned or overweight individuals.
• Assess levels of fitness and directs students to appropriate classes, beginning through advance.
• Maintains visual contact, monitors each individual’s level of fatigue and looks for signs of overexertion.
• Guides students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
• Set up equipment and stores it securely after class and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Responsible for securing own subs if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $15.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Health and Wellness
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Shelley Otec
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education: takes courses to expand knowledge base and practical skill.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by their supervisor.
• Screens students carefully for risk factors, and any health problem or medical limitation that would prevent them from participating.
• Gives pre-class instructions; explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Is competent at demonstrating safe and effective exercise technique. Can modify exercises for those with low-back discomfort or musculoskeletal problems, as well as pregnant, de-conditioned or overweight individuals.
• Assess levels of fitness and directs students to appropriate classes, beginning through advance.
• Is conscientious of how the environment is affecting the class; ensures everyone is wearing appropriate footwear and permeable clothing. Is aware of ventilation and temperature. Insists on safe flooring for impact aerobics, Plays music at a level that motivates but doesn’t over power cues
• Maintains visual contact, monitors each individual’s level of fatigue and looks for signs of overexertion.
• Guides students skillfully through transitions with easily understood cues.
• Encourages students to progress when appropriate; applies principles of overload and rest.
• Set up equipment and stores it securely after class and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Responsible for securing own subs if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• 18 years or Older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent
• Current group exercise certification accredited by NCCA required

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide