Pilates Reformer - 5:30AM Tuesday/ Thursday

About the Role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class and modifies sessions to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

Our culture is built on our mission and core values, striving to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer member questions to support their healthy-living goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of current wellness trends from respected industry leaders.
• Build effective, genuine, and professional relationships with members; foster community by connecting participants with each other and YMCA staff.
• Observe and adjust class approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrate participant achievements related to program goals, skill mastery, or overall well-being.
• Document accurate class attendance records on a timely basis.
• Begin each class with a Higher Thought, story, or inspirational word.
• Attend all required staff meetings at the departmental, branch, and association levels.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain required certifications by meeting continuing education requirements and staying current with industry trends.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain treatments.
• Refrain from promoting merchandise or services outside the YMCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes is preferred.
• General knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems, cardiovascular and strength training, and health and wellness techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate group interaction and teamwork.
• National certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, FitTour, ISSA, NETA, etc.) in Pilates instruction required* or obtainable within six months of employment.
• Additional certifications in other proficiencies (e.g., Group Cycling, Les Mills, Yoga, ZUMBA) are required.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA Healthy Lifestyles, CPR, First Aid, AED.

The following instructor certifications are exempt from the National Group Exercise requirement but obtaining such certification is strongly encouraged: Les Mills proficiency, Yoga (RYS), Pilates (NCCA-accredited).

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed indoors in a health and wellness facility using fitness equipment; occasional outdoor work with supervisor approval.
• Physical ability to conduct classes, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Visual acuity required for reading documents, using computers, and teaching safe group exercise.
• Ability to correct unsafe movement in a nurturing manner and deliver professional instruction to diverse learning styles and skill levels.