Yoga Group Exercise Instructor

About the role

Instruct group exercise classes according to the guidelines set forth by the YMCA of the USA and the Director of Group Exercise.

Responsibilities

• Congratulations to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for being named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year.
• Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude.
• All scheduled classes will be held, and sub coverage secured.
• Classes will start and end on time.
• Greet participants and learn their names.
• Take class attendance.
• Familiarize yourself with our Upace Group Ex technology which includes but is not limited to sub tracking system, class contact feature, class cancellation.
• Check and respond in a timely fashion to your YMCA email.
• Identify your participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly.
• Properly and safely utilize all equipment associated with your class.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Attend advanced training workshops that are offered throughout the year by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (or another co-op member YMCA).
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum 3 years 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. 3-4 national certifications (excludes yoga).
• Yoga only: 200 hour certificate without prior instruction experience.
• 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.