Group Instructor (Wellness/Fitness) Mattoon & Toledo locations - Mattoon Area Family YMCA - , - August 10, 2026

About the Role

This position is for instructors interested in teaching group classes in the morning and/or evening at our Mattoon or Toledo locations. Instructors provide excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Adheres to child abuse prevention responsibilities, including knowing and following policies related to boundaries with youth, managing high-risk activities, supervising youth, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and following mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Benefits

• YMCA Usage: Facility usage is free for all employees. Immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, dependent children, and other dependents living within the same household) may use the YMCA at a discounted monthly price.
• Program Fees: Except for certain exceptions, program fees will be reduced by 25% for all employees and their immediate family.
• Child Watch: While not working, employees can use the child watch service for free up to a 2-hour daily limit. While working, child watch is free and unlimited.
• Retirement: Retirement options are available.