Pilates Reformer Instructor
About The Position
The Pilates Reformer Instructor leads individual or small-group reformer sessions at the Parkway YMCA. The instructor delivers safe, energizing, fun, and educational sessions; supports participants in pursuing health and well-being goals; and adjusts instruction to accommodate participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture. The role also involves building authentic relationships with members, maintaining accurate session records using YMCA software, following YMCA policies and procedures, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must have certification through a recognized provider, strong communication skills, a desire to help others, and in-depth knowledge of reformer techniques and mechanics. The instructor should love teaching and provide feedback in a calm, approachable manner. A minimum of 1–2 years of Reformer teaching experience is required.
Requirements
- Certification through a recognized provider.
- In-depth knowledge of reformer techniques and mechanics.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide feedback in a calm, approachable manner.
- Ability to lead individual or small-group sessions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with adults, youth, teens, seniors, and special populations.
- Ability to interpret and implement the YMCA’s mission and goals in classes and programs.
- Ability to work as an integral member of a staff team.
- A minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching Reformer.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications; the employer will supply them if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Exercise Science or Physical Education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational reformer sessions.
- Ask and answer participant and member questions to support their health and well-being goals.
- Maintain working knowledge of reformer standards of practice.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Observe participants and adjust instruction to support their capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
- Celebrate participants’ achievements related to program or personal goals, skill mastery, or overall health and well-being.
- Keep accurate session records using YMCA software.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
- Help interpret and implement the YMCA’s mission and goals in classes and programs.
- Work as an integral member of a staff team and cultivate effective relationships among the public, staff, and volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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