• Job Description

  Req#: 839132292

  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.

  The Group Exercise Instructor for Active Older Adults is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes.

  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.

  Schedule:

  This is a part-time position averaging 1- 3 hours weekly. Schedule requirement is Friday morning at 8:00am for Senior Power Hour. Instructors are expected to contribute to class coverage and subbing when needed.

  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.

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