Must have current Pilates & Group Exercise Certification.
Hours: Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. is preferred, but other availability will also be considered.
The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.
As the Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to all members, guests, and program participants. You will be responsible for completing the performance of implemented wellness strategies; this includes delivering thoughtful, engaging, safe, effective, and enjoyable Group Exercise classes to YMCA members and guests.
Teaches and leads group exercise classes in a way that supports the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members to meet association goals.
Maintains group fitness equipment, rooms, and storage areas.
Demonstrates and promotes knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e., warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.
Provides a safe and fun environment for participants.
Promotes and encourages class participation to grow class attendance numbers by providing a high-quality experience for members.
Develops committed relationships: shares knowledge of programs, events, and resources with members throughout the facility and community when representing the YMCA of WNC.
Covers all shifts or finds coverage if a conflict arises and completes all necessary documentation, including attendance numbers for each class.
Ensures proper implementation of YMCA policies and procedures.
Maintains and earns all necessary certifications and Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's).
Assist leadership with special wellness events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
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 relating to fitness.
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
Discounted membership for household members
Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings
The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
