Instructor GX

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

18h

About The Position

The Instructor, Group Exercise, is part of the Health and Wellbeing Team and delivers customer service while building relationships and creating a welcoming environment at the YMCA. Under the general guidance of the Director Health and Wellbeing, the instructor leads aerobic and conditioning classes in alignment with the philosophy, policies, and purpose of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. The instructor models the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The position is looking for someone with Les Mills Body Pump instructor certification to teach Monday and/or Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Group exercise at the YMCA emphasizes connection, confidence, inclusion, and fitness for people of different ages and abilities. The instructor creates a safe and positive class environment, offers modifications for different fitness levels, supports proper technique, and helps members feel welcome and connected.

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable individuals. Employees must comply with its abuse-prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Hold YMCA Instructor Training or one of the approved national certifications.
• Have at least 104 hours of documented teaching experience.
• Hold current CPR certification and Standard First Aid certification.
• Obtain YMCA Orientation to Healthy Living through an online course within 90 days of hire.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and positively.
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism.
• Be prepared to teach Monday and/or Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Les Mills Body Pump instructor certification.
• Experience teaching any group fitness format.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging, and well-designed group fitness classes, including aerobic and conditioning classes.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants of varied ages, abilities, and fitness levels.
• Offer exercise modifications and promote safe movement and proper technique.
• Build relationships with members and foster a sense of community.
• Model YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Find a substitute when unable to instruct a particular class and notify the supervisor in writing of the substitution.
• Care properly for equipment used in class and promptly report repair needs to the supervisor.
• Prepare appropriate clothing and music for classes.
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of members and guests in the facility.
• Identify potential leaders for volunteer or staff recruitment.
• Attend all required training courses, staff meetings, and in-services.
• Support the YMCA annual support campaign and follow its procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
• Comply with YMCA child-abuse-prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed