YMCA Anthony Bowen Group Exercise Instructor
About The Position
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. About the Job There are various specialties of Group Exercise Instructors: Yoga (all levels), Zumba, Barre, Cycle, Les Mills classes, PiYo, Pilates, Kickboxing, Boot Camp/HIIT, Strength Training, Tai Chi, Step Aerobics, and more.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED. Must be 18 years or older.
- Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating Group exercise class.
- Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants.
- Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people.
- Current CPR, AED.
- Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba, Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts,Spin/Indoor Cycle,Les Mills, Barre.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members
- Works at learning level of particular class
- Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time
- Works with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image and progress in their fitness program
- Reports to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire
- Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment
- Keeps class attendance and records
- Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car!
- The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
