Pilates Reformer-Wellness Skills Instructor

The YMCA of South Florida • Pembroke Pines, FL

9d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Director, the Special Skills Instructor plans and teaches specialized group exercise classes to participants. Essential Functions / Job Duties: Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of work shift. Develops and plans appropriate programs for YMCA participants. Collaborates with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y’s Healthy Living program throughout the community. Plans, supervises, and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures. Demonstrates, models and gears program to the needs of individual or members in the program with concerns for their interests, disabilities, and special talents. Ensures that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the Group Ex room are safe and conducive to exercising. Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events. Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident / accidents to Program Director and / or Human Resources within 24 hours. Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs. YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader): Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels. Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others. Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement. Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Specialized certification – for revenue producing programs.
• Two or more years of experience participating in, or teaching or comparable experience preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift / move set up and store equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, a plus.
• Passionate about wellness
• High-energy personality, outgoing and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with adults.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service to participants, which will result in an exceptional wellness experience.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to beginning of work shift.
• Develops and plans appropriate programs for YMCA participants.
• Collaborates with the Program Director to coordinate and promote the Y’s Healthy Living program throughout the community.
• Plans, supervises, and implements programs in accordance with YMCA of South Florida core values, policies, and Risk Management and Safety procedures.
• Demonstrates, models and gears program to the needs of individual or members in the program with concerns for their interests, disabilities, and special talents.
• Ensures that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the Group Ex room are safe and conducive to exercising.
• Attends YMCA functions such as staff meetings and program events.
• Follows the YMCA of South Florida Risk Management procedures by reporting any incident / accidents to Program Director and / or Human Resources within 24 hours.
• Other duties as needed based on Family Center or Program Site requirements or needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED