Group Exercise Instructors: Afternoon/Evening

LAKELAND HILLS YMCA • Mountain Lakes, NJ

1d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor provides safe, engaging, and effective fitness experiences for members of all ages and abilities. The role promotes healthy lifestyle habits, supports YMCA values, and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Instructors lead scheduled afternoon/evening group classes and support participants in pursuing health and well-being goals.

Requirements

• Nationally recognized group fitness certification, such as ACE, NASM, AFAA, or ISSA.
• Deep knowledge of fitness programming and the ability to create effective workouts.
• Knowledge of limitations that may restrict participation and the ability to accommodate them.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide participants.
• Ability to modify workouts for varying fitness levels.
• Working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology, or be in the process of acquiring it.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification.
• Education in safe movement and basic first aid for common injuries.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor to support the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer participants’ and members’ questions and support them in achieving health and well-being goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness and fitness trends to provide effective information and support.
• Adhere to the scheduled format and description of each class.
• Build 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.
• Celebrate participants’ achievements, skill mastery, and progress toward personal or health goals.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Contact the supervisor about equipment issues.
• Select music appropriate to the YMCA’s role as a community- and family-based organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Free YMCA membership, including access to the Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes, and regulation-size pool.
• Member discounts and member-only opportunities.
• Internal career growth and first access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore available roles.

What This Job Offers

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