Cardio Strength Instructor - Otterbein

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA • Lebanon, OH

1d • $13 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Countryside YMCA is seeking a warm, knowledgeable Cardio Strength Instructor to lead the Cardio Strength Center at Otterbein's Life Enrichment Center. In this role, you'll work almost exclusively with senior adults, helping them build and maintain functional fitness while creating a space where members genuinely enjoy showing up. You'll be as much a motivator and connector as you are a fitness expert — someone who knows members by name, celebrates their wins, and helps this community stay active, engaged, and social. This is a great opportunity for someone who's passionate about senior wellness and wants a role built around relationship-building as much as exercise instruction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with senior adults, along with solid knowledge of fitness programming for that age group
• Basic computer skills
• Background in customer service and/or health & wellness
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• A clear understanding of the YMCA's mission and the ability to bring that mission into your classes and programs
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Comfort and confidence communicating with adults, seniors, and special populations
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance

Responsibilities

• Guide members through safe, effective fitness routines tailored to a senior population, drawing on your fitness knowledge and hands-on expertise.
• Keep a close eye on how members move through their workouts, offering hands-on corrections, encouragement, and motivation along the way.
• Field questions from members and offer thoughtful support that helps them work toward their personal health goals.
• Build real, lasting relationships with members — and help connect them with one another and with the broader YMCA community.
• Read the room: adjust your coaching style based on each participant's ability, physical condition, health status, and background.
• Recognize and celebrate wins, whether that's a new skill, a personal milestone, or overall progress in health and wellness.
• Handle daily cleaning duties for the space and keep members informed about what else the Life Enrichment Center has to offer.
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures, and respond appropriately if an emergency arises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED