Instructor I, GX - Speciality

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Arvada, CO

4d • $29 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Karate Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate martial arts classes for youth and/or adults. Our Karate Instructor will help participants build martial arts skills while developing confidence, discipline, respect, responsibility, and a sense of belonging. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching, encouraging others, and creating a positive environment where every participant can learn and succeed. At the YMCA, you’ll do more than teach karate—you’ll help people develop confidence, relationships, healthy habits, and skills they can carry with them beyond the dojo. We are committed to creating an environment where staff and participants can achieve, relate, and belong. You’ll join a team dedicated to strengthening our community and helping every person reach their potential. POSITION SUMMARY The Instructor, Group Exercise, working as part of the Health and Wellbeing Team, will deliver world-class customer service and use relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The instructor will lead aerobic and conditioning classes under the general guidance of the Director Health and Wellbeing, consistent with the philosophy, policies and purpose of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

Requirements

• Obtain YMCA Orientation to Healthy Living within 90 days of hire via online course.
• Must have YMCA Instructor Training or one of the approved National Certifications at least 104 hours of documented teaching experience.
• Current CPR certification and Standard First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a YMCA Exercise Instructor, you are encouraged to participate in any training workshops that pertain to the field

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor for fitness classes
• When unable to instruct a particular class, instructors will find a substitute for their class, and inform the supervisor in writing of the substitution
• The instructor is responsible for the proper care of any equipment used in class and reporting the need for repairs to their supervisor promptly
• Be prepared with appropriate dress and appropriate music
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all members and guests in our facility
• Identify leaders for recruitment of volunteers/staff
• Attend all training courses, staff meetings and in-services without exception
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Benefits

• Free individual membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes 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 those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

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