Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY:
Instructs group fitness classes. Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Responsible for providing safe, effective programming for members in group fitness classes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Leads group fitness classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA community.
Maintains working knowledge of up-to-date health, fitness, and wellness industry standards and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Reports regular, accurate, up-to-date class attendance records.
Follows YMCA and Health & Wellness Department policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations as needed.
Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with team members and staff; actively responds to Health & Wellness Department communications in a timely manner.
Performs various duties for Health & Wellness Department as requested by Health & Wellness Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (must have a hands-on, live component)
Current Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer Certification by a Nationally Accredited Certifying Agency (i.e. ACSM, NASM, AFAA, ACE, NESTA); or current Specialty Instructor Certification (i.e. Cycling, Yoga Alliance, Pilates, Zumba , Tai Chi); or Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e. Kinesiology, Dance, Health Science, Child Development, Public Administration - Non-Profit Organization)
Experience teaching in a group fitness class setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to teach 2+ different group fitness class formats
Experience working in a health club and/or community center environment
Experience working with a variety of exercise populations (Senior population a plus)
Availability to sub Group Fitness Schedule classes for Health & Wellness staff
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fair Oaks, CA 95628: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person