Group Exercise Instructor - Pilates Reformer

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas•Hartfield, VA

3d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor, under the supervision of a designated supervisor and in alignment with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals, conducts, teaches, and leads group exercise classes. The instructor establishes a safe and effective exercise environment and provides an outstanding member experience. The role emphasizes high-quality service and working with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and colleagues. The instructor prepares and choreographs classes, ensures equipment and supplies are ready, applies relevant exercise and safety knowledge, and adapts instruction to participants’ abilities. The instructor maintains required certifications and training, participates in staff meetings and trainings, and responds appropriately to emergencies and incidents. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by the supervisor or Wellness Department and center operations. The position supports membership growth and retention, member satisfaction, a positive YMCA image, a pleasant staff environment, strong relationships, safe and enjoyable facilities, and high department quality standards. The job description is not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must hold a nationally YMCA-recognized Group Exercise certification.
Specialty I/Level 2 requires a nationally YMCA-recognized Group Exercise certification and 2–6 years of instructing experience.
Specialty I/Level 3 requires a nationally YMCA-recognized Group Exercise certification and at least 6 years of instructing experience.
Specialty I/Level 4 requires a nationally recognized Group Exercise specialty certification, 6 months of instructing experience, and at least 1 year of experience teaching in a specialty field.
Must obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyles (HLP) within the first 6 months of employment.
Must hold CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification.
Must complete and maintain required trainings, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training upon hire and annually thereafter.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Must be able to hear noises and distinguish distress signals adequately.
Must be able to communicate verbally and project voice across a distance in normal and loud situations.

Nice To Haves

Specialty I/Level 1: nationally YMCA-recognized Group Exercise certification.
Specialty I/Level 2: 2–6 years of instructing experience in addition to the required certification.
Specialty I/Level 3: 6 or more years of instructing experience in addition to the required certification.
Specialty I/Level 4: a nationally recognized Group Exercise specialty certification, 6 months of instructing experience, and at least 1 year teaching in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

Support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
Promote a professional, values-based culture grounded in caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in a manner that advances the YMCA’s community-strengthening cause through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.
Prepare choreographed routines for each class.
Ensure equipment and supplies are accessible before class begins.
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, injury prevention, cardiovascular and medical considerations, nutrition, and body composition.
Pursue continuing education to maintain group exercise certifications and improve classes.
Demonstrate effective class formats and leadership, with sensitivity to participants at all exercise levels.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
Wear proper attire.
Lead during emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
Perform other related duties as requested to support the Wellness Department, center operations, and member experience.
Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
Prepare, choreograph, and teach all required classes.