Wellness - Senior Fitness Instructor

About the role

At the YMCA, being a Senior Fitness Instructor is about inspiring confidence, building friendships, and helping senior adults live their healthiest, happiest lives. Instructors teach seniors exercise techniques that help them meet their fitness goals in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead energizing, safe, and educational group exercise classes.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels they belong.
• Build effective, genuine relationships and foster community.

Instructors find joy in every class, smile, and small victory, knowing they're creating moments of connection, confidence, and celebration.

Benefits

• Fun and engaging work environment where friendships are made.
• Flexible schedules.
• Room to grow professionally.
• Free Y membership at all YMCA of Lincoln locations for qualified staff.
• Build a respected resume—future employers value YMCA experience.

Training

If you don't have a current group exercise certification, we will support you and help you develop your teaching potential.

Schedule

Variety of flexible schedules available.