Group Fitness Instructor

About the role

Lead high quality group fitness classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper explanations on exercise form, progressions, cueing techniques and incorporation of music (if applicable)
• Demonstrate the Y’s core values and attributes in all interactions with staff, members and guests
• Track class attendance using the Y’s designated processes and systems
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance
• Encourage member involvement in the Y and identify potential volunteers and donors
• Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff
• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems to branch staff
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary
• Obtain a substitute instructor when needed
• Modalities include MMA, Karate, and other fitness formats

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Current state-approved First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
• National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred
• Current “specialty class” certifications as required (e.g., MOSSA, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Mat Pilates)

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to teach group exercise proficiently
• Ability to instruct and observe participants using proper exercise techniques
• Ability to motivate others in the areas of self-awareness and self-confidence
• Observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
• Solid fitness industry knowledge

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.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Occasionally required to talk and/or hear; taste and/or smell
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous retirement benefits — 12% after eligibility is met
• Career development and training opportunities

Pay

USD $15.16 - USD $21.50 per hour

Our YMCA Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
• We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.