Group Ex/ Small Group Team Member
About The Position
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a certified group fitness instructor to lead group exercise classes and engage members in healthy living. The instructor connects with and encourages members, helping them build healthier lifestyles. This is a part-time, hourly position paying $15.00–$25.00. The role includes preparing routines or choreography in accordance with YMCA standards, ensuring safe movement and technique, and supporting the safety and well-being of members and staff. Instructors provide excellent member service, communicate program needs and safety concerns to a supervisor, and maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and incident records. The YMCA describes the team as fun and diverse, offers access to hundreds of class options to teach, and provides flexibility around employees’ lives. The position also includes a free individual YMCA membership with access to all branches, in-branch babysitting while working for up to two hours where available, and information about the YMCA’s future-planning offering.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification with experience, or a national certification.
- Exhibit strong leadership skills.
- Have a passion for member service and for building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Set an example of healthy living and personal fitness.
- Prepare routines and/or choreography within YMCA standards.
- Provide support and encouragement to members and reinforce healthy lifestyles.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of members and staff, and notify a supervisor of facility safety hazards or concerns.
- Provide excellent service to all members and notify a supervisor of member needs, supplies, or other items needed to support program quality and member satisfaction.
- Ensure safe movement and technique are used by every member in all classes.
- Maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and maintain records of incidents.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Access to in-branch babysitting while working, up to two hours where available.
- Flexible work schedule.
- The posting invites applicants to ask about the YMCA’s future-planning offering, without specifying its details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
