Group Fitness Instructor - Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations.

With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization.

Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities.

If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR :

• Lead high quality group fitness classes, as directed by the program manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement.
• Teach effective, safe, and enjoyable exercise classes using proper explanations on exercise form, progressions, cueing techniques and incorporation of music (if applicable).
• Demonstrate the Y’s core values and attributes in all interactions with staff, members, and guests.
• Track class attendance using the Y’s designated processes and systems.
• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR :

• 18 years of age or older.
• Required Certifications : current state approved First Aid and CPR / AED, current, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in-group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred.
• Current specialty class certifications as required : such as MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Mat Pilates, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to teach group exercise in a proficient manner. Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques.

PART TIME BENEFITS :

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE :

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening.

Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.