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Create Your Y Story

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.

Who We Are

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 Ys 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 & 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.

What its Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word theyd 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. Dont miss out on this rare opening with us!

The GVYMCA Is For Everyone

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here

What We Are Looking For

A Day in the Life as a Group Fitness Instructor

Responsibilities As a Group Fitness Instructor

• 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

Who You Would Report to

• Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator

Expected Hours Per Week

• Part-time
• Hours vary based on availability

Pay Range

• $16.00 to $22.00 per class

Where You Would Be Working

• GVYMCA Bethlehem Branch: 430 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

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)
• One (1) or more years of experience teaching group exercise classes
• Working knowledge of strength, free weight, and cardio-respiratory equipment
• Ability to perform essential functions
• Ability to think independently and take direction
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within thirty (30) days of employment
• Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff and members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
  • use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• The work is performed both indoors and out.

Benefits

• Free Membership to the Y
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Retirement Plan (403b)

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