Instructor, Healthy Lifestyles
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 the skills associated with each course design while maintaining participants’ health and safety. Classes may cover areas such as aerobics, stretching and flexibility, yoga, circuit training, general fitness, weight training, or specialty training. The role also involves creating a welcoming atmosphere, building connections among members, motivating participants toward healthy living goals, and responding to member needs. The instructor sets up and monitors class equipment, records attendance, provides class information and materials, completes reports, attends required meetings and trainings, and follows YMCA safety and risk-management policies. The position is part-time, based in San Pedro, California, with negligible travel and an unspecified shift.
Requirements
- CPR certification.
- Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise certification or an equivalent certification, such as ACE, AFAA, or ACSM Health Fitness Instructor.
- Strong character values.
- Communication skills.
- Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Staff who choose not to maintain current non-Y certifications may be required to complete Y-ACE certifications as a condition of continued employment; an equivalency certification provision is available.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a fitness instructor is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet members warmly 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.
- Teach professional, program-specific skills in accordance with course descriptions.
- Correct participants’ exercise form by demonstrating proper techniques.
- Build small communities by facilitating connections among members.
- Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivation 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, keep it in working condition, and promptly report repair needs to a supervisor.
- Explain program and class procedures and policies to participants as appropriate.
- Distribute handouts or class evaluations when appropriate and answer participants’ questions after sessions.
- Record the number of participants in every class taught.
- Complete additional projects and reports as required.
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in interactions with members, guests, volunteers, and staff.
- Demonstrate and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
