Certified Fitness Instructor (Portage Location)

About the role

The YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a Certified Group Exercise Instructor to lead group classes and promote member wellness.

Responsibilities

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Counsels members on health and wellness topics.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Required 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 (i.e. Pilates, Barre).
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.

Physical Demands

Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.