Group Exercise Instructor (Barre) - Downtown Boise YMCA

Our Downtown Boise YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for Barre to join the team! This instructor is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes. The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.

Schedule:

This is a part time position, teaching 1x per week, with the opportunity to sub and help fill in for other instructors.

Responsibilities:

Develop intentional relationships and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. Use the class platform to educate and inform participants.

Conduct class in a quality, fun, and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.

Actively identify participants who need additional support, such as new members, health seekers, and participants with diverse abilities.

Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants. Provide excellent delivery of land group exercise instruction to all members.

Monitor class attendance for data tracking.

Qualifications:

Knowledge in group exercise instruction preferred.

Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.

Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Certifications:

Base Certification required - Group Exercise National Certification or Foundations of Group Exercise at the

Y.CPR/AED.

Prerequisite upon hire - 14-day completion period.

First Aid. Prerequisite upon hire - 14-day completion period, for instructors teaching CrossFit.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all. How to

Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.