Active Older Adult Group Exercise Instructor

Madison Area YMCA • Madison, NJ

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About The Position

The Active Older Adult Group Exercise Instructor leads an energetic, fun, and safe class for active adults and participants across fitness levels. Classes incorporate cardio, strength, conditioning, flexibility, and balance using easy-to-follow movements and motivating music. The instructor supports members in building confidence, improving their health, and achieving wellness goals in a supportive community environment.

The instructor builds authentic relationships with members and helps participants connect with one another and the YMCA. They adapt their approach to participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture, and ensure appropriate equipment is available. Employees are expected to maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, attend required abuse-prevention training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and follow policies and procedures that help protect participants. Supervisors provide oversight, feedback, and accountability for these standards.

Requirements

• Must be able to teach Monday and Thursday mornings, preferably at 10 a.m.
• Current Group Fitness Certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of consistent teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach an active adults class combining strength, conditioning, balance, and flexibility.
• Lead an energizing, fun, and safe class.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help participants connect with one another and the YMCA.
• Adjust instruction to support participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Ensure the proper equipment is available.
• Record accurate class attendance.
• Maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, attend required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and follow procedures that protect youth and participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed