Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Greater Kansas City • Atchison, KS

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About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead welcoming, safe, and energizing fitness classes for participants with varied fitness levels and backgrounds. The instructor helps members build healthier lives, make progress toward personal goals, and find a sense of community. The role includes adapting instruction to members’ health, ability, and cultural needs; building supportive relationships; maintaining studio spaces and equipment; keeping attendance records; and following YMCA safety procedures.

The YMCA offers approved continuing education credits for professional development and certification renewal, paid CPR/First Aid certification, a free YMCA adult membership, and flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Complete and pass an audition with the director.
• Ability to relate to people at all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Ability to reflect a positive attitude.
• National Group Exercise Certification (e.g., AFAA, ACE, NCSM), specialized training in a nationally recognized format (e.g., Zumba, Barre, YogaFit, RYT 200 or 500, Piloxing, Pilates, Powder Blue formats, LesMills), and/or Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead group fitness classes that are safe, welcoming, and energizing for participants of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
• Adapt class content to meet members’ varied health, ability, and cultural needs.
• Build genuine relationships with members, identify new or returning members, and provide encouragement where needed.
• Stay current on fitness trends and wellness best practices to provide effective, informed instruction.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records and check in with the Healthy Living Director about goals and outcomes.
• Keep group exercise studios clean and ensure equipment is properly set up and stored.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with YMCA safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately notify appropriate staff about unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries.
• Keep all required certifications current.

Benefits

• Approved continuing education credits (CECs) covered for professional development and certification renewal.
• Paid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Free YMCA adult membership.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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