Reformer Pilates Instructor- Schilling Farms 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 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. The role also involves building community within classes and modifying sessions to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

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 progress toward health and wellness goals.
• Celebrates participant achievements related to class or personal goals 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 program, explain benefits, and recommend packages for purchase to new participants.
• Promotes group reformer Pilates classes by engaging with members and inviting them to attend.
• Commits to a schedule of weekly classes on a quarterly basis, arranges substitute instructors for absences, and helps cover classes for other instructors to ensure consistency.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand others’ points of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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.

Schedule

The part-time work schedules may vary per the Y’s hours of operation. Most Y locations are open:

• Monday – Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Coordinators/Directors determine a regular weekly class schedule based on instructor availability and the needs/interests of the YMCA. Instructors may teach regular weekly classes at more than one YMCA location.

Pay

$35.00 - $50.00 per hour