Cycle Instructor

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise classes 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, with sub coverage secured as 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, class contact, and cancellation features.
• Check and respond to 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 YGBW or co-op member YMCAs.
• 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.
• Availability for morning and weekend hours.
• At least 1 year of participation in group exercise class(es).
• 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 the 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.