Group Exercise Instructor (Townlake)

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Group Exercise Instructor teaches participants the benefits of exercise and provides a safe, healthy instructional experience. The role supports group exercise programs serving people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun and supportive environment. Instructors lead or co-teach classes, help participants choose appropriate activity levels, answer fitness-related questions, and promote other YMCA programs. They also maintain a safe, clean fitness area, follow YMCA policies and procedures, and support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Beginner-level fitness skills and 0–1 year of prior fitness or teaching experience.
Must audition for the Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
As applicable, nationally recognized certification in relevant specialty areas, such as YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, or Les Mills.
Growth mindset; learns from failure and values feedback to continuously improve.
Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude who works well with others.
Effective listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Customer-focused approach, with the ability to build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Ability to foster inclusion and belonging and leverage people’s differences as strengths.

Nice To Haves

Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred; they must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Protect participants’ health, safety, and welfare by keeping the fitness area safe, including racking weights, clearing floors, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Encourage members to understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other YMCA programs.
Answer members’ questions and address fitness-related concerns.
Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
Arrive 7–10 minutes before class and be ready to start on time.
Submit maintenance requests as needed for fitness equipment repairs and maintenance.
Arrange a substitute if unable to attend a scheduled shift.
Judge the appropriate activity level for all participants.
Set up and put away equipment as needed.
Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
Know, follow, and enforce YMCA rules and policies equally.
Follow the Greater Austin YMCA’s People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures—including completing timesheets—and established emergency procedures.
Render first aid as needed and complete an incident/accident report for every injury or altercation on the premises.
Attend required meetings and trainings.
Support Center and Association goals and directions by completing tasks effectively and communicating support to peers, staff, members, and guests.
Lead by example in demonstrating the Y’s mission, vision, and values to program participants, members, staff, and guests.
Represent the Y’s work and culture as an ambassador and storyteller of the organization and brand.
Complete other duties as assigned.