Group Fitness Instructor

Inspire, motivate, and make a difference every day.

Join our team as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and lead engaging classes that help members of all ages achieve their wellness goals.

We're currently looking for an energetic cardio instructor to teach Monday mornings from 8:30-9:15 a.m.

for our ForeverWell (55+) community.

Additional opportunities available across a variety of popular formats, including strength and cardio, water exercise, SilverSneakers, MOSSA, Les Mills, Yoga, Pilates, Dance, and more.

Enjoy a flexible schedule, professional development and training opportunities, a free YMCA membership, and the chance to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor Certification and CPR/AED certification are required.

The salary range of this position starts at $ 16.50 hourly.

We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership.

Part-time benefits will vary.

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Job Summary: The Group Fitness Instructor instructs quality group fitness classes, provides excellent customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

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Essential Functions: • Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.• Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.• Keep accurate class attendance records.• Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.

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Relationships:This position reports to the Program Manager who reports to the Director of Healthy Living.

The incumbent works closely with the other PT instructors, supervisor, member services, and building/maintenance staff.

The incumbent should address members by name and encourage participation in activities.

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Qualifications: Required• Required Certifications: CPR, AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification• Certification in areas of expertise (Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Mat Pilates, Dance, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, etc.)• Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire: YMCA Healthy Lifestyles• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills Preferred• 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes 5.

Work Conditions: • Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.

Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending...