Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Pueblo•Pueblo, CO

11d•$15 - $22

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor leads high-quality group fitness classes that support the YMCA’s mission and goals. The instructor creates a welcoming, engaging, and safe experience for members, teaches effective exercise using appropriate explanations of form, progressions, and cueing, and incorporates music when applicable. The role includes MMA, Karate, and other fitness modalities. Instructors build positive relationships with participants, provide motivation and guidance, encourage involvement in the YMCA, and help identify potential volunteers and donors. They track attendance, make designated class announcements, operate equipment properly, report equipment problems, follow YMCA policies and emergency procedures, complete incident reports as needed, and arrange a substitute instructor when necessary.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Current state-approved First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Current national group fitness instruction certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.
Ability to teach group exercise proficiently and instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques.
Ability to motivate others in self-awareness and self-confidence.
Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
Solid fitness industry knowledge.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting and/or moving 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience teaching group fitness classes.
Current specialty-class certifications as required, such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, or Mat Pilates.

Responsibilities

Lead high-quality group fitness classes as directed by the program manager to support the YMCA mission and goals.
Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience focused on safety, quality, and member engagement.
Teach effective, safe, and enjoyable exercise classes, explaining proper form, progressions, and cueing techniques and incorporating music when applicable.
Demonstrate YMCA core values and attributes in interactions with staff, members, and guests.
Track class attendance using designated processes and systems.
Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance.
Encourage member involvement in the YMCA and identify potential volunteers and donors.
Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff.
Operate equipment properly and promptly report problems to branch staff.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency procedures; complete incident and accident reports as needed.
Obtain a substitute instructor when needed.