The Group Exercise Instructor leads energizing and educational group classes while creating a safe and enjoyable environment for participants. They also support members in achieving their health and well-being goals and maintain accurate attendance records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have required certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and a national certification in group fitness instruction. A minimum of one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is also required.
SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor leads classes by creating a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels while effectively building community within the class. The Instructor will modify the class as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Successful applicants will be available to teach daytime classes in at least one of the following areas:
Pilates
Water fitness
Freestyle fitness
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Builds effective and authentic relationships with members while helping members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA. Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture. Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills, or overall health and well-being. Keeps accurate class attendance records. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. Certification in areas of expertise (Yoga, Pilates, spinning/cycling, Zumba). YMCA New Employee Orientation, Leader Certification and Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes. Continuing education/renewals of certifications kept up to date and submitted to the supervisor on or before certifications expire.
WORK
Environment &
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 essential functions. Ability to conduct classes and activities. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
