Functional Fitness Instructor (YROX Focus)

About the role

The Functional Fitness Instructor (Y-Rox) supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role leads high-quality functional fitness classes (Y-Rox) in a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment, creating engaging workouts, ensuring proper exercise technique, building relationships with members, and promoting YMCA wellness programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers safe, engaging, and effective Beast Mode functional fitness classes.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Provides clear instruction, demonstrations, coaching, and exercise modifications for participants of varying fitness levels.
• Ensures every class includes an appropriate warm-up, workout, cool-down, and stretching period.
• Monitors participant technique and provides corrective feedback to promote safety and reduce injury risk.
• Maintains current knowledge of functional fitness programming and incorporates appropriate training methods into classes.
• Knows and follows YMCA emergency procedures and understands the location and use of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Creates a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment that reflects the YMCA's mission and values.
• Builds relationships with members by greeting participants, learning names, and encouraging continued participation.
• Promotes YMCA wellness programs, events, and additional fitness offerings.
• Encourages member retention by fostering a positive and supportive class culture.
• Represents the YMCA professionally and serves as a positive ambassador for the organization.
• Arrives prepared to teach each class and ensures all equipment and music are ready before class begins.
• Performs visual inspections of equipment before and after classes and reports damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe workout environment by returning equipment and sanitizing surfaces after each class.
• Reports participant injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions and completes required documentation before leaving the facility.
• Works collaboratively with supervisors and fellow instructors, including assisting with substitute coverage when available.
• Communicates participant feedback, attendance trends, and equipment needs to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and conduct.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Models healthy behaviors.
• Follows all YMCA policies and procedures.
• Uses sound judgment when responding to emergencies.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attends/completes required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements.
• Ensures unused rooms and closets remain locked and routinely monitors high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms).

Requirements

• Minimum of current CrossFit Level 1 Certification, HYROX, USA Weightlifting Certification, or another National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
• Proficient with CrossFit exercises, experience with Olympic Lifting, and ability to instruct all ability levels with proper modifications.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, and BBP certification (or ability to obtain).
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Ability to promote YMCA wellness programs and engage members in available services.
• Basic computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be able to constantly remain in an upright position.
• Must be able to frequently move about the facilities as well as squat, kneel, and bend.
• Constantly communicate with program participants and must be able to exchange accurate and appropriate directions.
• Frequently lifts program supplies up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently lifts and moves fitness equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier equipment with assistance.

Benefits

• Access to your Earned Wages before scheduled Pay Days.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, Sports, Personal Training, and Aquatics.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.