Morning Cycling Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Cycling Instructor leads group cycling classes in a safe, enjoyable, positive, and welcoming environment for people of all skill and fitness levels. The instructor builds community within classes and adapts instruction to meet participants’ varied health, ability, and cultural needs. This role supports the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit’s mission to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• National certification in group fitness instruction from ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM, or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• Obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate verbally with individuals and small groups.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor, supporting YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer participant and member questions and support their health and well-being goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness information and trends to provide effective support to members.
• Build authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with one another and the YMCA.
• Observe participants and adapt instruction to their capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrate participants’ progress toward program or personal goals, skill mastery, and overall health and well-being.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed