Yoga Instructor
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead welcoming, safe, and energizing classes for participants of varied fitness levels and backgrounds. The instructor helps members pursue healthier lives, build community, and make progress toward personal goals. The role includes adapting instruction to members’ needs, building relationships, maintaining class records and studio equipment, following YMCA safety procedures, and keeping required certifications current. The YMCA offers a free individual membership at all YMCA centers, flexible schedules, ongoing training and continuing education support, and opportunities for career advancement. Its culture is cause-driven, welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a commitment to strengthening the community.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Complete and pass an audition with the director.
- Ability to relate to people at all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
- Ability to reflect a positive attitude.
- National Group Exercise Certification (such as AFAA, ACE, or NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (such as Zumba, Barre, YogaFit, RYT 200 or 500, Piloxing, Pilates, Powder Blue formats, or LesMills), and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead safe, welcoming, and energizing group fitness classes for participants of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
- Adapt class content to the varied health, ability, and cultural needs of members.
- Build genuine relationships with members, recognizing newcomers, returning members, and those who may need encouragement.
- Stay current on fitness trends and wellness best practices to provide effective, informed instruction.
- Maintain accurate class attendance records and check in with the Healthy Living Director on goals and outcomes.
- Keep group exercise studios clean and equipment properly set up and stored.
- Respond to emergencies in accordance with YMCA safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately notify appropriate staff about unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries.
- Keep all required certifications current.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
- Flexible schedules
- Ongoing training and continuing education support
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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