Group Exercise Instructor - Zumba (Jamaica Ymca)

Group Exercise Instructor - Zumba (Jamaica YMCA)
Part-Time / Regular
$25.00 - $31.75 Hourly

The YMCA ofGreater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improvehealth, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diversepopulation of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrivethrough programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstoneof the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build strongercommunities.
The Jamaica YMCA is seeking GroupExercise Instructor - Zumba to design and deliver safe, fun, dynamic and effective Zumba classes,while also providing outstanding hospitality to ensure a positive userexperience.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstandinghospitality to all members and guests. 
• Arrive prior to classstart time to allow time to greet all participants and help acclimate newparticipants.
  
• Responsible forparticipant safety - inspect floor, equipment, and supplies; notify supervisorof equipment in need of repair and / or need for more / updated equipment.
  
• Provide members with opportunitiesthat will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of theYMCA.
  
• Modify classes androutines according to participants' fitness levels / abilities, as needed.
  
• Maintain awareness ofcurrent Zumba fitness programs and trends.
  
• Maintain attendancerecords.
  
• Maintain requiredcertifications.
  
• Plan and provideappropriate and motivating music for classes.
  
• Support community andpromotional special events as needed.
  
• Have a thorough knowledgeof branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergencysituations.
  
• Actively participate intraining sessions and designated meetings.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well-being of our staff and members.
  
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
  

DesiredSkills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience leading fitness classes, specifically in Zumba.
  
• Ability to relate to and work with people of diverse backgrounds.
  
• Current CPR / AED certifications.
  
• Current National Group Exercise certifications (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, orYMCA).
  
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.
  
• Must beavailable to work flexible hours including mornings, afternoons and/or weekends.
  

We offer an exciting and innovative workenvironment with a culture committed to serving all members of our community.As a leading not-for-profit, community service organization, our Associationrelies heavily on fundraising to support the wide range of programs we proudlyprovide the communities we serve. Our expectation is that all staff promotesparticipation of their branch fundraising efforts in some capacity.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

Howto Apply:
If you would like to be amember of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submityour resume and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in therole and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone. 

Job ID
req569
Employment Type
Part-Time / Regular
Location
Jamaica YMCA
89-25 Parsons Blvd.
Jamaica, NY, 11432
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