Instructor Jobs

About The Position

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 various fitness levels.
• Working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology, or be in the process of acquiring it.
• 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.
• Ask and answer participants’ and members’ questions to support their health and well-being goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness information and trends to provide effective support.
• Adhere to the scheduled class format and description.
• 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, including progress toward program or personal goals, skill mastery, and improved well-being.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate class attendance records.
• Contact the supervisor about equipment issues.
• Select music appropriate to the YMCA’s community- and family-based role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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