YMCA Arlington - Yoga or Pilates Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Arlington, VA

23h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA Arlington is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to join our team for the following. The group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that exceed member expectations, promote services to attain and retain members, and provide a positive and fun group fitness experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years or older
• Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating group exercise class
• Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants
• Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people
• Current CPR, AED
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Yoga Alliance, Pilates/Pilates Reformer

Nice To Haves

• Yoga (all levels)
• Zumba
• Barre
• Cycle
• Les Mills classes
• PiYo
• Pilates
• Kickboxing
• Boot Camp/HIIT
• Strength Training
• Tai Chi
• Step Aerobics
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, and Barre.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
• Create a positive class atmosphere and motivate members to reach their goals through group fitness
• Teach safe and effective classes in accordance with industry standards. Provide modifications when necessary
• Promote the Y activities and programs to class attendees
• Be available to members before and after class
• Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members
• Works at learning level of particular class
• Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time
• Works with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self-image and progress in their fitness program
• Reports to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire
• Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipment
• Keeps class attendance and records
• Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years
• 403(b) savings plan
• High quality and affordable healthcare
• Free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents
• Paid time off/sick leave
• Numerous professional development opportunities
• Great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car!
• An exciting and collaborative work environment
• The ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

What This Job Offers

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