Reformer Pilates Instructor
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Position: P/T Group Exercise Instructor
Compensation: $40 -$70/hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The YMCA Fairfax County Reston is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to join our team for the following classes. Reformer Pilates. The group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that exceed member expectations, promote services to attain and retain members, and provide a positive and fun group fitness experience.
Schedule:
Flexible teaching hours in evenings on weekdays
Qualifications and Skills:
Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating Group exercise class. Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants. Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people. Current CPR, AED. Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, Barre.
We are looking for a fully certified Pilates Instructor to join our growing team. We are currently hiring for weekday positions only. This role would be teaching at our Fairfax County YMCA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others improve their physical and mental wellbeing through the practice of Pilates.
A successful candidate will be responsible for leading classes, providing individual instruction, and developing customized programs for clients.
The Pilates Instructor should have a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as excellent communication skills and strives to be inclusive and understanding to anyone who comes into the space.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching evening classes (5pm-7pm) during the weekdays
- Demonstrate proper form and technique for Pilates exercises.
- Provide instruction on the use of Pilates equipment.
- Provide individualized instruction to clients based on their fitness level and goals.
- Develop and implement individualized exercise plans for clients.
- Assess client progress and modify exercise plans as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients.
- Educate clients on the benefits of Pilates.
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: $40 - $70 per hour (Commission)
Expected hours: 1-2 hours/week
Benefits:
- Free Membership to the YMCA
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Group fitness: 1 year (Preferred)
- Pilates: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Pilates certified on all apparatus (Required)
Working Conditions:
Able to teach at various times during the day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. 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.
We offer the following benefits:
Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; free YMCA membership for employee, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
Salary : $40 - $70
