Pilates Instructor

Certified Pilates Instructor| White Bear YMCA | $25.00 per hour Turn Your Passion for Pilates into Impact at the YMCA! At a Glance The YMCA is seeking a nationally certified Pilates Instructor who is passionate about helping others move, feel, and live better. This is more than a traditional group fitness role. You'll have the opportunity to lead engaging Pilates classes while building meaningful relationships with YMCA members. Whether you're looking to expand your current client base or grow your Pilates career, the YMCA provides the flexibility, support, and member connections to help you succeed. Nationally recognized Pilates certification and current CPR/AED required. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Earn $25.00 per hourAccess to an established and engaged YMCA membership baseOpportunity to build private and small-group training clienteleFlexible scheduling with potential to expand your hoursOngoing professional development and training opportunitiesSupportive, collaborative wellness teamMeaningful work that positively impacts the health and well-being of members What You'll Do Lead safe, effective, and engaging Pilates classes for participants of all experience levelsCreate a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environmentBuild relationships with members and support them in achieving their wellness goalsPromote private and small-group training opportunitiesDeliver an exceptional member experience that inspires long-term participation Pay: The salary for this position is $25.00 hourly. We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary. 1. Job Summary: The Pilates Reformer Instructor develops and teaches apparatus classes with the option to take on private clients. Instructors provide safe, effective, and motivating classes for participants to help them achieve their fitness goals. 2. Essential Functions: Awareness and use modifications based on client's acute or chronic conditions to ensure safety in class plansBe available to promote and instruct demos to increase interest in Pilates programsCommunicate with class participants to update about changes in classes as neededCreate, plan, and teach reformer/ apparatus classesMaintain all administrative tasks including keep accurate class attendance, accurate time sheets, finding appropriate substitute teacher coverage, maintain current availability, be able to communicate with supervisor in a timely mannerMaintain current CPR and credentials and CECs to stay current on new fitness trendsOption to add on Mat Pilates classes to the group exercise schedule, additional group exercise certification requiredOption to add on private clients to build schedule as desired 3. Relationships: This position reports to the Health and Wellness Director/ Senior Health and Wellness Coordinator. The instructor works closely with the other Health and Wellness professionals, supervisors, member services, and building/maintenance staff. The instructor should address members by name and encourage participation in activities. 4. Qualifications: Required Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/PR and AED.Demonstrated customer service skills and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/group and motivate others to achieve their health and well-being goals.Demonstrated ability working with all age groups and ability levels.Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.Certification or Training from Nationally Accredited Pilates School (Balanced Body, Stott, Polestar, Club Pilates, Etc.).Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire. Preferred 1 year of experience teaching Pilates apparatus classes 5. Work Conditions: Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness. Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.Exposure to music volume ranging from moderate to loud.Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency. 6. Additional Notes: Supervisory titles may change depending on branch. This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The instructor is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.