Group Exercise Instructor - Allentown YMCA Branch
Greater Valley YMCA, United States
Job Description
At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.
The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Y’s traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.
For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg amp; Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.
Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling. Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Don’t miss out on this rare opening with us!
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- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
- Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA
- Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
- Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being
- Keeps accurate class attendance records. Maintains organization of Program Studios
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Senior Program Director
Expected Hours Per Week
- Part-time
- Hours vary based on availability
Pay Range
- $11.00 to $25.00 per class
Where You Would Be Working
- GVYMCA Allentown Branch: 425 S 15th Street Allentown, PA 18104
Requirements
- Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, or similar) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification
- Certification in areas of expertise and/or Specialty certification for registered trademark classes (Silver Sneakers, RIPPED, Zumba, POUND, and similar classes)
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