Pilates Reformer Instructor - Part Time

St Cloud Area Family YMCA•Saint Cloud, MN

13d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Y community is seeking the ideal candidate that has a passion for Pilates and helping others improve their lives through health and fitness. We are looking for a professional Pilates instructor who is energetic, friendly, willing to learn, builds relationships with potential and existing clients, sell and leads dynamic classes. Why work at the Y? Here are some of the benefits: As a Part-time YMCA employee, you will receive a free employee membership and discount on select programs Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team Flexible schedule Provided uniforms A fun-friendly work environment Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Healthy Living Director, the Pilates instructor will assist with educating, teaching, and performing Pilates classes and private sessions. This is to include all forms, Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair. Trainer will assist with motivating and educating our fitness members at the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA. Skills and requirements consist of: Design safe and effective 1-hour Pilates training programs for individual clients, adapting to each person’s specific needs and abilities Design safe and effective 1-hour Pilates classes that provide a complete and comprehensive class for the member. Instruct members in the Pilates training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques Teach members the proper and preferred use of all the Pilates equipment Promote Pilates Training through personal example and member interaction Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment in the Pilates studio All other duties as assigned by the Healthy Living Director At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
Experience in fitness instruction required.
150-500 hour comprehensive Pilates education (education to include; Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair). Additional apparatus training will be set as a plan to be completed while working at the YMCA.
Professional and effective communication skills
Ability to work with adults from beginner to advanced levels of fitness experience
Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
CPR/First Aid Certified within 30 days of hire
Demonstrate anatomical knowledge and focus on safety
Experience teaching 5 or more participants in an apparatus-based group class
Willingness to evolve with new developments in the fitness industry, specifically Pilates
Interpersonal communication skills required
Trainer must abide by YMCA policies, procedures, and guidelines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health and wellness field preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Design safe and effective 1-hour Pilates training programs for individual clients, adapting to each person’s specific needs and abilities
Design safe and effective 1-hour Pilates classes that provide a complete and comprehensive class for the member.
Instruct members in the Pilates training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques
Teach members the proper and preferred use of all the Pilates equipment
Promote Pilates Training through personal example and member interaction
Help maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment in the Pilates studio
All other duties as assigned by the Healthy Living Director
Provide Pilates instruction to include demo classes, group apparatus classes, private and semi-private training as scheduled by management
Instruct clients using proper form and safe methods on a variety of equipment
Visually inspect the equipment prior to the beginning of class to ensure equipment is in good working order and safe to use
Responsible for studio tidiness and returning equipment to standards set by studio management
Provide individual supervision and reinforcement during members’ training sessions
Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills when dealing with clients, program participants and staff.
Attend scheduled Pilates staff meetings and attend continuing education courses to stay current on Pilates education