Group Exercise Instructor (Water Aerobics) -- Hoover YMCA

YMCA • Hoover, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire, Motivate, and Make an Impact at the YMCA! Turn your passion for fitness into purpose by leading engaging group exercise classes that help members build confidence, improve their health, and have fun along the way. Whether you teach cycling, yoga, dance fitness, HIIT, pilates, or another format, you'll create an encouraging environment where everyone feels welcome to move. This role involves leading safe, engaging, and effective group exercise classes for participants of all fitness levels, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, and motivating, educating, and supporting participants throughout each class. The instructor is also responsible for arriving early to set up equipment, greet members, building positive relationships with members, helping connect them to the YMCA community, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fitness space. Following YMCA policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols, as well as attending required trainings and staff meetings while maintaining required certifications, are also key aspects of the role. Every class is a chance to help people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident while being part of a supportive team that's dedicated to improving lives through wellness.

Requirements

• Current nationally recognized Group Exercise Certification or the ability to obtain one within the timeframe established by the supervisor.
• Specialty certification(s) for the class formats you teach, as required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or the ability to obtain certification before employment.
• Passion for health, wellness, and helping others succeed.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to lead safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes.
• Commitment to the YMCA's mission and core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging, and effective group exercise classes for participants of all fitness levels.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that encourages members to reach their wellness goals.
• Motivate, educate, and support participants throughout each class.
• Arrive early to set up equipment and greet members before class begins.
• Build positive relationships with members and help connect them to the YMCA community.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness space.
• Follow YMCA policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings while maintaining required certifications.
• Deliver high-quality group exercise experiences every class.
• Arrive early and prepared for each scheduled class.
• Take responsibility for arranging class coverage when needed.
• Stay current on certifications, industry trends, and required YMCA training.
• Foster an inclusive, positive environment where every participant feels welcome and supported.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
• 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
• Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed