ARE YOU ACTIVE, MOTIVATIONAL, AND LOVE TO TEACH?
The East End YMCA in Madison is hiring part-time Group Exercise Instructors to lead fitness classes that inspire and energize participants. We are currently looking for instructors to teach the following
- Strength
- HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
- Fitness Circuit
Applicants may apply to teach one class, multiple classes, or all three depending on interest and experience.
Schedule:
· Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:00-6:45pm
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $13.00/hour
- FREE YMCA Family Membership
If you’re interested, please email the following to tgeorge@lakecountyymca.org:
- Your name, phone number, and email address
- The class(es) you’d like to teach
- (Optional) Your resume
REQUIREMENTS:
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes. Instruct lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having/ following prepared plans accordingly.
- Answer questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being. Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA. Identify and celebrate the successes of members and program participants.
- Observe and adjust approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture. Creates a safe environment where all individuals feel welcomed and respected.
- Keep accurate class attendance records.
- Set up, organize and put away the necessary class equipment. Familiar with proper usage of equipment. Report on damaged equipment.
- Handle and resolve incidents and hazardous conditions and inform supervisors of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred certifications: CPR, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
- Certification in areas of expertise.
- Complete YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
- At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
- Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently throughout the work shift. Squatting, jumping, running, balancing, lifting and repetitive motion may be needed depending on group exercise style/ type. Walk throughout the facility frequently and may need to climb stairs occasionally; have visual acuity to determine safety, security and assessment of participant’s movements; receive detailed information through sound as well as express through spoken word.
Applications are being accepted until positions are filled. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
