Program Development - Group Exercise Instructor For Seniors
About The Position
The Y is hiring dynamic instructors to lead Senior Wellness Group Exercise classes for adults age 65 and up. Specialties include Yoga, Zumba, Chair Exercises, Boot Camp/HIIT, Strength Training, Tai Chi, Step Aerobics, and more. Instructors deliver energetic, engaging, and safe classes tailored to senior fitness levels, while fostering a welcoming, supportive, and motivating atmosphere. They provide modifications and coaching for individual needs, build relationships with members, and promote other Y wellness programs and community events. The role requires the ability to teach multiple classes per week, stand and move, lift up to 25 pounds, and demonstrate exercises safely. Instructors need the stamina to lead high-energy sessions and maintain class engagement. Compensation is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and certifications.
Requirements
- Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or a specialty certification.
- Ability to conduct safe, effective, and motivating group exercise classes for seniors.
- Outgoing personality and ability to relate well to participants.
- Demonstrated interest in working with the senior population.
- CPR and AED certification.
- Ability to stand, move, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Stamina to lead high-energy sessions and maintain class engagement.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certifications such as Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba, Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts, Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, or Barre.
Responsibilities
- Deliver energetic, engaging, and safe group exercise classes for senior fitness levels.
- Foster a positive atmosphere and help members feel welcome, supported, and motivated.
- Offer modifications and coaching to support individual needs.
- Build strong relationships with members before, during, and after class.
- Promote other Y wellness programs and community events.
- Teach multiple classes per week and demonstrate exercises safely.
Benefits
- The Y contributes 10% of salary to its retirement savings plan after eligibility requirements are met.
- Option to make additional contributions to the Y’s 403(b) and ROTH IRA plans.
- Free YMCA membership.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Fun, engaging, exciting, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to work with creative and talented team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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