Cycle Instructor

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Coordinator and in accordance with established Association policies, procedures, and goals, the Cycle Instructor builds positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff through active greeting, customer service, guidance, and leadership. The instructor leads indoor cycling classes safely, effectively, and on time, adapting instruction to participants’ fitness levels and abilities to support cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and overall physical and mental well-being.

Requirements

Recognized indoor cycling instructor certification, such as Schwinn, Spinning (Mad Dogg Athletics), Stages Cycling, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience teaching indoor cycling or group exercise classes.
Complete all job-required trainings within 30 days of hire.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities.
Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications.
Fingerprinting before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications, as required for staff within Santa Monica Family YMCA.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification covering adults and children/infants, obtained within 30 days of hire and issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise and fitness activities.
Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members.

Responsibilities

Welcome participants, learn their names, and help ensure they are actively engaged in their workouts.
Plan and lead engaging indoor cycling classes using effective teaching methods, structured workouts, and equitable attention to participants.
Demonstrate proper riding techniques, posture, bike setup, resistance adjustments, and appropriate modifications.
Assist participants with seat height, handlebar positioning, and pedal placement to promote comfort, safety, and injury prevention.
Design classes with appropriate warm-ups, intervals, climbs, sprints, recovery periods, and cool-downs based on participant fitness levels.
Monitor participants’ progress and provide feedback, encouragement, and support toward improvement and goal attainment.
Modify exercises and routines to accommodate injuries, limitations, and varying skill levels while maintaining safety.
Prioritize proper alignment, body mechanics, and injury prevention during instruction.
Operate and manage studio sound equipment, selecting music appropriate to the class format, participant demographics, and YMCA standards.
Maintain a clean and safe workout area.
Use scheduled class time effectively and set up and break down equipment within the allotted timeframe.
Build community by forming positive relationships, learning members’ names, and helping them pursue health and wellness goals.
Adhere to YMCA core functions and Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines.
Respond to critical situations using visual and auditory abilities and act swiftly in an emergency.
Communicate verbally with large and small groups of members.
Perform other duties as assigned.