Living healthy is about spirit, mind and body at every age and stage. Y facilities and equipment, programs, and caring, qualified staff provide the support needed to engage people in their journey to a healthier tomorrow.

The Zumba Fitness Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes.

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent delivery of land group exercise instruction to all members.
Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the land group exercise class.
Monitor class attendance for data tracking.
Actively work to increase group exercise participation.
Mentor class volunteers as assigned.
Handle and resolve class concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Stay informed of all program offerings, class scheduling, membership changes, policies, etc. and cross promote when appropriate.

Qualifications:

Group Exercise National certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA, CrossFit or Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (offered by ACE)).
OR a Certification from a nationally recognized organization for specialized classes, e.g. Yoga, Zumba, etc. (within 90 days must obtain National Certification above, except for CrossFit and Yoga) Experience teaching Group Exercise (one year minimum preferred).
Current CPR/AED Certification.

Schedule:
Approximate hours per week: 2 Schedule is Wednesday's from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

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 YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended. Previous YMCA staff may email their updated resume and cover letter to jobs@ymcatvidaho.org with the name of the job they are applying for in the subject line or apply through their existing UKG account.