Group Exercise Instructors: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM

Lakeland Hills Ymca • Mountain Lakes, NJ

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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 teach scheduled classes between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm and follow each class’s scheduled format and description.

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 those limitations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide participants.
• Ability to modify workouts for different fitness levels.
• Working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology, or be in the process of acquiring it.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification and have 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, supporting the YMCA’s mission and goals.
• Ask and answer participant and member questions to support their health and well-being goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support.
• Follow 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 development, 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 community- and family-based position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• Free YMCA membership, including access to the Health & Fitness Center and group fitness classes.
• Access to a regulation-size pool.
• Member discounts and member-only opportunities.
• First access for employees to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as positions become available.

What This Job Offers

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