Certified Silver Sneakers Group Exercise Instructor

About Us

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is an association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County and was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Serve as a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Ensure all scheduled classes are held and secure sub coverage when needed.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Greet participants, learn their names, and take class attendance.
• Familiarize yourself with Upace Group Ex technology, including sub tracking system, class contact feature, and class cancellation.
• Check and respond to your YMCA email in a timely fashion.
• Identify participants’ limitations and adapt classes or provide modifications accordingly.
• Properly and safely utilize all equipment associated with your class.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Attend advanced training workshops offered by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine or another co-op member YMCA.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 1 year of participation in group exercise class(es) required.
• Possess and maintain at least one current Group Exercise certificate of completion or specialty certificate from a reputable organization for each specialized group modality.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Work Conditions 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.

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day).
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace.
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education reimbursement and tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00.

Inclusivity

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application! You could be exactly what we’re looking for!