Instructors Group Exercise - Cycle Instructor

MYSTIC VALLEY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC • Malden, MA

24d

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The instructor leads indoor cycling and other group fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, positive, and welcoming environment for people of all skill and fitness levels. The instructor builds community among class participants and adapts classes to accommodate varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

The role includes answering participants’ questions, providing wellness information, fostering relationships among members and with the YMCA, recognizing participants’ achievements, maintaining attendance records, following YMCA policies and procedures, and responding to emergencies. Other duties may be assigned.

The position pays $28 per class and is scheduled for Wednesday evenings and/or Sundays.

Requirements

• CPR certification.
• First Aid certification.
• AED certification.
• National certification in group fitness instruction from ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, or a similar organization, or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in the instructor’s areas of expertise.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including leading a class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

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.
• Ask and answer participants’ and members’ questions to 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.
• Adapt instruction to participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and cultural needs.
• Recognize participants’ achievements related to program or personal goals, skill development, and 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