Pilates Instructor (Northwest)

Why Your Role Matters

As a Group Exercise Instructor at the Greater Austin YMCA, you will be a dynamic force in transforming lives through fitness and community connection. Your role goes beyond leading fitness classes; you'll inspire, motivate, and create a vibrant fitness experience that empowers members to achieve their wellness goals. By fostering an inclusive environment, you will contribute to the Greater Austin YMCA's mission of building a healthier and more connected community. Join us in making a lasting impact on the well-being of individuals and families in the Greater Austin area.

How you Will Make an Impact

• Protect the health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping the fitness area safe (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness-related concerns of members.   
• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure own substitute if unable to attend scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow, and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally. 
• Know and follow the YMCA of Austin's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures. 
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members, and guests. 
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.  
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.  
• Complete other duties as assigned.   

What You Bring to the Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent 
• Previous experience as a group fitness instructor is preferred.
• Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in a specialty area(s) (i.e., Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills, etc.)
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others. 
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively. 
• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You leverage people’s differences as strengths.  

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.