Group Exercise Instructors: Afternoon/Evening

Lakeland Hills Ymca • Mountain Lakes, NJ

2d

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 and inclusive environment. Instructors lead scheduled afternoon or evening classes, follow the class format and description, and support participants in achieving health and well-being goals.

Requirements

• Hold a nationally recognized group fitness certification, such as ACE, NASM, AFAA, or ISSA.
• Have deep knowledge of fitness programming and the ability to create effective workouts.
• Know the limitations that may restrict participation and how to accommodate those limitations.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide participants.
• Be able to modify workouts for different fitness levels.
• Have or be in the process of acquiring working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology.
• Maintain CPR/AED certification and be educated in safe movement and basic first aid for common injuries.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes in support of the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer participants’ and members’ questions and help them work toward health and well-being goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness and fitness 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.
• Adapt instruction to participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and cultures.
• Recognize and celebrate participants’ achievements, skill development, and progress toward personal or health goals.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records.
• Contact the supervisor about equipment issues.
• Choose music appropriate for the YMCA 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 pool.
• Member discounts and member-only opportunities.
• Access to internal transfer and career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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