Group Exercise Instructor Jobs

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. If you want to have that impact, the Y is the place for you!

The YMCA of South Florida's Allapattah YMCA Family Center is seeking dynamic instructors for a variety of classes. Must be high energy, great with cultivating member relations, and technically sound in order to grow class participation and engagement. Ideal candidate will be a great motivator, always striving to improve the overall fitness levels of our members

Essential Functions:

• Monitors that fitness room is neat and equipment used during a class is returned to its proper location in an organized manner before leaving. Instructors are responsible for providing their own music suitable for a family setting.
• Ensures that class is set up no more than 10 minutes before start and no more than 10 minutes past class end time.
• Records attendance and/or Checks-in participants in order to maintain attendance of each class using Group Ex Pro app or desktop website.
• Partners with Healthy Living Director to develop special events that promote fitness and meet community fitness needs.
• Ensures that there is a substitute instructor, if you are unable to teach your assigned class.
• Ensures that all necessary equipment is set up for class, and inspect equipment to be sure that it is in safe working order.
• Leads engaging class experience that is challenging, yet safe, and able to be modified to fit the needs of the target audience.
• Uses the Sub Board on Group Ex Pro to request subs for classes, and also is available to sub other instructor’s classes as needed. All class subs will need to be approved by a supervisor.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Observes and adjusts approach during class to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Reports injuries to Healthy Living Director and / or Executive Director and complete the proper paperwork immediately following any injury. This information must be reported to the Human Resources Department within 24 hours of incident. Serious injuries must be called in to Human Resources immediately.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

Position Profile:

• An individual who demonstrates compassion and caring for all individuals that he/she comes into contact with on a daily basis.
• A trend setter who will stay current and leading edge with trends in health and fitness to provide exceptional programs and services to our members and team.
• An individual who is a people person who likes to interact with members of various ages and stages in life.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of the principles related to the improvement of overall fitness levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• High School Diploma or GED or min of 2 years related Fitness experienced.
• Bi-lingual preferred, English and Spanish (fluent in both languages).

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current National Certification from one of the following organizations: ASFA, AFAA, ACSM, ACE, ISSA, NETA or AFPA. In lieu of one of the above listed National Certifications, instructor must complete an approved specialty certification- that includes a practical portion. Such certifications may include, but are not limited to: Les Mills, Mad Dogg, Beach Body, Mossa, Zumba, Yoga Alliance, Mat Pilates, Pilates Reformer, Aquatic Exercise Assn, Silver Sneakers, Schwinn, Yogafit, TRX, MX4/MX4 Active, etc.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and drug test.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a urinalysis within 72 hours of notice. Failure to complete the drug test within this timeframe will automatically disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

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