A Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor develops customized exercise and fitness programs for clients. Reviews health and fitness goals, teaches correct and safe exercise technique, monitors progress and provides encouragement for clients. Leads fitness and exercise classes at a community center, club or pool. Teaches aerobics, water, strength building or other exercises and maintains equipment.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than just a job—you'll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA For Weekday Evenings Pilates Instructor YMCA Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Flexible Scheduling Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The Group Ex Instructor (Les Mills) will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.
Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire Job Duties & Responsibilities Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goals Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor Abilities & Skills Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit ("YMCA") is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
