Association-Wide Group Fitness Leader

South-Shore-Young-Mens-Christian-Association; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore YMCA seeks an Association Group Exercise Director to guide strategic direction, quality, and growth of group exercise across all branches, anchored at Emilson Y. The role leads instructor development, program innovation, digital fitness offerings, and operational excellence to ensure a consistent, engaging member experience.

The ideal candidate partners with branch leaders to optimize class schedules and participation, uses data to inform decisions, and fosters an inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of Health and Wellness experience overseeing and scheduling Group Exercise.
• Minimum 5 years of experience teaching Group Exercise across multiple formats.
• Les Mills certification process preferred.
• Track record of building participation and member engagement in group exercise.

Responsibilities

• Provide equitable leadership, coaching, and support across all branches with consistent standards.
• Design data-informed schedules based on member demand, with 30-, 45-, 60-minute classes and entry classes.
• Lead quarterly schedule launches as signature recruitment opportunities with Membership and Marketing.
• Develop year-round instructor recruitment, onboarding, recognition, and leadership paths.
• Foster collaboration between group exercise and personal training via two-way referrals.
• Own the group exercise experience in the YMCA member app, ensuring schedule accuracy and communication.
• Partner with Playroom to align child supervision hours with schedules.
• Monitor participation, trends, and member feedback to improve programming.
• Ensure budget accountability, certifications, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

Job description

South Shore YMCA seeks an Association Group Exercise Director to guide strategic direction, quality, and growth of group exercise across all branches, anchored at Emilson Y. The role leads instructor development, program innovation, digital fitness offerings, and operational excellence to ensure a consistent, engaging member experience.

The ideal candidate partners with branch leaders to optimize class schedules and participation, uses data to inform decisions, and fosters an inclusive culture