The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and engaging group fitness classes that help members achieve their personal wellness goals while building a strong sense of community. Acting as a cause-driven leader, the instructor supports the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by creating an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, fitness levels, and abilities. Must always adhere to the Y’s four core values (caring, honesty, respect and responsibility).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
- Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
- Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members; help members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
- Attend departmental meetings and trainings as well as company-wide required trainings as scheduled.
- Represent the YMCA positively and maintains a good and friendly relationship with the YMCA members and staff (best practice is to learn and address members by name).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience designing and implementing group exercise programs.
- At least two years of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
- Must be able to sub when needed.
- Required certifications: CPR and AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or foundations of primary group exercise (must keep current), Yoga certification or Pilates certification if applicable.
- Active listening skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
2. Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
4. Ability to lift from 1 to 50 lbs.
WORK SCHEDULE: Weekday availability (5:45am-8am)