Reformer Pilates Instructor - Church Health YMCA

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. The Reformer Pilates Instructor leads safe, engaging, and effective reformer-based Pilates group workouts, focusing on control, breath, proper alignment, and concentration to build strength, stability, and flexibility for participants of all skill and fitness levels.

Responsibilities

• Leads safe, effective, uplifting, and educational group reformer Pilates classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals of a healthier spirit, mind, and body for all.
• Maintains required certifications and a working knowledge of best practices in Pilates to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Provides appropriate and supportive feedback to participants to promote skill development, alignment, and help them toward their health and wellness goals.
• Celebrates achievement of class participants related to class or personal goals, mastering of specific skills, or overall health and well-being to create a positive class environment.
• Tracks and records attendance accurately for classes.
• Attends YMCA meetings and training related to Reformer Pilates and/or group exercise.
• Leads introductory reformer classes to showcase the reformer Pilates program, explain the benefits, and recommend packages for purchase to new participants.
• Promotes group reformer Pilates classes by engaging with members, inviting them to attend classes, and encouraging them to bring friends.
• Commits to a schedule of weekly classes on a quarterly basis, finds substitute instructors to cover absences, and helps cover classes for other instructors to avoid cancelled classes and provide a consistent member experience.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• National certification in Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer.
• Suspension trainer Pilates, Advanced Reformer and Mat, and other specializations may be required depending on group formats taught.
• At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes is preferred.

Skills

• Mission Advancement: Demonstrates YMCA values, serves others, and fulfills community needs.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse backgrounds, builds rapport, and communicates effectively.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, embraces new approaches, and follows budgeting policies.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development, demonstrates openness to change, and maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Pay

$35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time schedules vary based on YMCA operational hours: Mon. – Fri. 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Instructors may teach regular weekly classes at more than one YMCA location.