Group Fitness Instructor III - Capital

• Overview Instructs group fitness classes.
• Teaching strength, balance, and mobility for all ages and abilities.
• 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.
• This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

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

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation Comprehensive health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision for full-time employees - 60% YMCA covered medical benefits for full-time employees and their families Retirement benefits – 10% employer contribution after completion of eligibility requirements Employee Assistance Program for all employees that is available to help employees overcome emotional, family, or other personal problems; offers guidance on financial and legal issues; improves health and wellness, and much more. CPR/First Aid Certification provided by YMCA Use of YMCA of Superior California Fitness facilities, camps, and rental facilities Paid time off benefits for part-time and full-time employees upon completion of eligibility requirements Training and staff development for all employees Posted

Salary Range

Usd $22.32 - Usd $27.32 /Hr.