Active Older Adult Group Exercise Instructor

Madison Area YMCA • Madison, NJ

3d • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Active Older Adult Group Exercise Instructor leads an engaging, safe class for active adults and participants of varying fitness levels. Classes incorporate cardio, strength, conditioning, flexibility, and balance, using easy-to-follow movements and motivating music. The instructor helps members build confidence, improve their health, and pursue wellness goals in a supportive community environment.

The instructor builds authentic relationships with members, supports participants with differing capabilities, physical conditions, health needs, and cultures, and helps participants connect with one another and the YMCA. The role also involves ensuring appropriate equipment is available and recording accurate attendance.

All employees are expected to maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, attend required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and follow procedures designed to protect youth and participants and minimize risk. Supervisors additionally provide oversight, feedback, and accountability to support compliance with 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 members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observe participants and adjust the approach to support their capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Ensure the proper equipment is available.
• Record accurate class attendance.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements and organizational policies and procedures, attend required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and follow procedures that minimize risk.

What This Job Offers

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