Create Change, be part of new programs and a growing team that values you!

The LIVESTRONG program is growing and is looking a lead instructor to help build and teach the program primarily at the West location but will train and co-teach at East or Sun Prairie in Dane County.

Bring your energy and share your passion with the community and members.

What is LIVESTRONG?

12-week physical activity program twice a week, designed to get survivors back on their feet. All survivors participate for free with customized exercise regimens catered to their individual needs from certified fitness instructors.

What would you do?

• Become certified as a LIVESTRONG instructor through the YMCA
• Work with the Fitness Director to become an instructor starting by training at Sun Prairie or East and then lead instructor at the West branch.
• Work with the Sun Prairie Fitness Director to communicate with other instructors and participants. Efficient in email communication.
• Preparing the session with communication to participants, getting paperwork ready, other needs from the Fitness Director.
• Provide high quality, safe and motivating instruction; provides adaptations based on individual needs in the moment.
• Works well independently and on a team.
• Ensures the safety of all participants.
• Creates a supportive, warm, friendly, non-judgement and FUN community for participants.
• Be available to travel to all locations.
• 10-15 hours depending on how many classes offered.
• instructing other classes may be available depending on experience.

Position Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Personal Training certification required to attend the LIVESTRONG certification course.
• Availability to teach classes in the late afternoons to evenings depending on location
• Willing to build a program with a team and have fun doing it!

Benefits offered:

• FREE YMCA Membership!
• Rate dependent on certifications and experience
• Get paid additional to set up time before/after class.
• Staff discounts.
• Workplace perks and flexible work schedules.
• Tons of smiles, laughs and FUN while working

The YMCA of Dane County is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable state law.