Fitness Instructor

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Exercise Instructor to join our team. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for leading high-energy fitness classes that promote total fitness development and provide a fun and engaging experience for our members.

The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for:

• Leading group fitness classes that promote total fitness development
• Providing quality customer service to our members
• Promoting other YMCA programs and events
• Creating a fun and engaging atmosphere in the group exercise classes

The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching safe and functionally challenging classes that promote total fitness development
• Providing quality member service every day by proactively helping members, displaying a positive attitude, and being courteous
• Possessing knowledge of wellness concepts and promoting a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle through action and words
• Adhering to ACSM and YMCA guidelines as it relates to all Group Exercise classes
• Positively supporting the use of national guidelines, established BPM standards, and specific class terminology (e.g., ZUMBA) to YMCA members and team members
• Developing new choreography and rotating music selection on a regular basis

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A current CPR, First Aid, and O2 certification
• A current relevant national Group Exercise certification (YMCA, AFAA, ACE, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Cycle Reebok, etc.)
• Passed a group exercise interview and audition

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.

• Walk, stand, kneel, and stoop
• Maintain continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Lift, pull, and move up to 50 pounds
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Physically able to successfully complete required certifications

The Group Exercise Instructor will have a direct impact on the following:

• Changing the paradigm of post-care to preventive-care through the permanent healthy lifestyle change of YMCA members and YMCA team members
• Actively participating in the team concept of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads Group Exercise program and within the association
• Happy and satisfied members as evidenced through surveys
• Fulfilling the YMCA mission by helping members improve in body, mind, and spirit

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver's license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver's license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.