Mat Pilates Instructor at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

Duties:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• 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.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Regularly checks all equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness in addition to set up and breakdown of equipment.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Abides by the safety, injury and illness, and prevention guidelines by taking personal responsibility for own safety and safety of program participants.
• Provides emergency first aid if needed, and completes appropriate incident reports
  when necessary.
• Understand and promote all YMCA programs values.

Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Requires HS diploma or equivalent
• Required certifications: CPR , First Aid, AED, national certification (ex. ACE, NETA,AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Pilates Instructor Certification.
• Able to articulate and communicate effectively while instructing participants in proper execution of exercise safety.
• Current knowledge of exercise class structure; demonstration of cueing technique; demonstration of creative choreography and exercise variety.
• Minimum one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Physical stamina and agility for extended periods of time is required.
• Pass a 10-panel drug screen.
• Clear a Level 2 background check*

Pay & Perks: Part-time, $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience experience and certifications. Flexible hours and shifts available to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Free individual YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.

Work Location: Jim & Heather Gills YMCA - 3200 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com