Instructor, Healthy Lifestyles (Cycle, Strength, & Pilates)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthy Lifestyles Instructor leads group exercise classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement. The instructor teaches skills specific to each course design and maintains the health and safety of participants. Classes may include Cycle, Strength, Pilates, or other assigned fitness areas. The role also builds connections among members, provides motivation and guidance toward healthy living goals, and handles class equipment, attendance records, participant questions, and other administrative duties. The instructor follows YMCA safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk-management policies and demonstrates YMCA values and leadership competencies. This is a part-time position of up to 29 hours at the Westchester Family YMCA in Westchester, California. Travel is negligible, and the job shift is listed as “Any.”

Requirements

CPR certification.
Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise certification or equivalent ACE, AFAA, or ACSM Health Fitness Instructor certification.
Strong character values.
Communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, including the required physical, visual, and auditory abilities.
If choosing not to maintain non-Y certifications through a third-party vendor, staff must complete Y-ACE certifications as a condition of continued employment; an equivalency certification provision is available for recognized equivalent certifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a fitness instructor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment by greeting members by name with a smile and eye contact.
Plan and lead exercise sessions in assigned fitness areas using effective teaching methods and giving equal attention to participants.
Administer professional, effective, program-specific skills according to the course description.
Demonstrate proper form and techniques to participants who are performing exercises incorrectly.
Build small communities by facilitating connections among members.
Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance toward their healthy living goals.
Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers.
Respond promptly and courteously to member inquiries and needs.
Set up and monitor class equipment, ensure it remains in working condition, and promptly report repair needs to a supervisor.
Advise participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate.
Distribute handouts and/or class evaluations when appropriate and answer participant questions after each session.
Record the number of participants for every class taught.
Complete additional projects and reports as required.
Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies and willingness to develop in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.