YMCA Silver Spring Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a nonprofit organization serving the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Group Exercise Instructors lead classes in specialties such as yoga, Zumba, barre, cycling, Les Mills classes, PiYo, Pilates, kickboxing, boot camp/HIIT, strength training, Tai Chi, and step aerobics. Instructors demonstrate skills, explain them clearly, and teach at the appropriate learning level for the class. They help participants improve their fitness and technique while maintaining a safe class environment. Instructors should arrive prepared and on time, know emergency procedures and equipment locations, maintain attendance records, and contribute to participant recruitment and program promotion. Instructors may teach at various times during the day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to conduct a safe, effective, and motivating group exercise class.
• Outgoing personality and ability to relate well to participants.
• Demonstrated interest in working with individuals and groups.
• Current CPR and AED certifications.
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or a specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exercise skills and explain them clearly to class members.
• Teach at the learning level of the particular class.
• Maintain the safety of participants during class.
• Work with individual participants within the class structure to help them correct faults, improve self-image, and progress in their fitness programs.
• Report to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire.
• Know emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment.
• Maintain class attendance and records.
• Participate in branch recruitment for class participants or program promotion events.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental providers, and Zipcar.
• 10% employer-funded retirement plan, with vesting after two years of service or 1,000 compensated hours in each of those years.
• 403(b) savings plan.
• High-quality, affordable healthcare.
• Free YMCA membership for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED