Aquatics Group Exercise Instructor

Paycom; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual YMCA membership

Discounted household membership

Discounted program fees

Job summary

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor for Downtown Asheville, part-time, mornings. You will deliver engaging, safe group fitness classes to members and guests, maintain equipment and spaces, and promote high participation.

The role requires current Group Exercise Certification, CPR/AED/First Aid, and a friendly, safety-conscious approach. Responsibilities include leading classes, ensuring adherence to YMCA policies, tracking attendance, and supporting wellness

Qualifications

• Must maintain current accredited Group Exercise Certification.
• CPR, AED, First Aid certifications required.
• Certification for branded class or modality may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and leads group exercise classes to recruit new members and retain existing members.
• Maintains fitness equipment, rooms, and storage areas.
• Demonstrates and promotes knowledge of proper group fitness components (warm-up, cardio, flexibility, cool down).
• Provides a safe and fun environment for participants.
• Promotes class participation to grow attendance and provide high-quality experiences.
• Covers shifts and completes attendance documentation for each class.
• Ensures proper YMCA policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and earns certifications and Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs).
• Assists leadership with special wellness events as needed.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Group Exercise Certification

Branded class certification

CPR

AED

First Aid

O2

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Downtown Asheville - Asheville, NC 28801, Position Type: Part-time Hourly, Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Hours Vary, Job Category: Wellness, Now Hiring Aquatics Group Exercise Instructors. Must be available weekday mornings.

ABOUT US

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to all members, guests, and program participants. You will be responsible for completing the performance of implemented wellness strategies; this includes delivering thoughtful, engaging, safe, effective, and enjoyable Group Exercise classes to YMCA members and guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches and leads group exercise classes in a way that supports the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members to meet association goals.
• Maintains group fitness equipment, rooms, and storage areas.
• Demonstrates and promotes knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e., warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.
• Provides a safe and fun environment for participants.
• Promotes and encourages class participation to grow class attendance numbers by providing a high-quality experience for members.
• Develops committed relationships: shares knowledge of programs, events, and resources with members throughout the facility and community when representing the YMCA of WNC.
• Covers all shifts or finds coverage if a conflict arises and completes all necessary documentation, including attendance numbers for each class.
• Ensures proper implementation of YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains and earns all necessary certifications and Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's).
• Assist leadership with special wellness events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Must maintain current certifications in the following:

• An accredited Group Exercise Certification
• Any required certification for a specific branded class or modality.
• CPR
• AED
• O2
• First Aid

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish relationships with staff and members within the community of the YMCA.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.