Eugene Family YMCA hiring Group Fitness Instructor in Eugene, OR | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Title: Group Fitness Instructor - Weekends OnlyDepartment: Health & Wellness

Classification: Non-exempt, part time

Reports to: Associate Health & Wellness Director

Our CultureOur 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.

Position SummaryThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

Essential Functions

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA
• Leads fun, safe, energizing and educational group classes, as directed by the Associate Health & Wellness Director, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
• Celebrates achievement of members or program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities, physical conditions, health and culture
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living; maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Stays informed and up to date with Y scheduling and events; imparts changes with upcoming events to members and can answer general scheduling questions
• Keeps accurate class attendance records
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
• Attends all staff meetings
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor, by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Y-owned vehicle), must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification in group fitness instruction (i.e. AFFA, ACSM, Zumba®, Yoga teacher training, etc.) or the YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (Offered by ACE) certification, achieved within 90 days of hire date
• Previous experience instructing groups
• Must have Weekend Availability. This position is for Saturday and Sunday classes only.
• Previous experience developing positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working at a YMCA
• Bilingual Spanish skills (verbal)

Work Environment & Physical DemandsThe 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 safely and correctly, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, sitting (including on the floor) and lifting up to 20 lbs
• Follow all sanitation protocol

Part-time Employee Benefits & Discounts

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 246.

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