BODYPUMPTM Instructor

Ymcasatx; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Antonio is seeking an energetic group fitness instructor to lead energizing, safe classes in a welcoming environment. You will foster community, tailor sessions to varied abilities, and promote member wellness in line with YMCA policies.

The role requires effective communication, dedication to safety, and ongoing certification maintenance; you will also attend staff meetings and document class attendance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes.
• National certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, NETA, YMCA Foundations) or obtain within 6 months.
• Additional certifications (e.g., Group Cycling, Pilates, Yoga) preferred.
• First aid/CPR/AED within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group fitness classes as directed by supervisor.
• Answer member questions to support goal achievement in healthy living.
• Maintain knowledge of current wellness trends to inform members.
• Build genuine relationships and foster community among members and staff.
• Adjust approach to accommodate varied abilities, health, and culture.
• Celebrate participants' progress toward goals and well‑being.
• Document accurate class attendance in a timely manner.
• Begin each class with an inspirational thought or story.
• Attend all required staff meetings at department, branch, and association levels.
• Follow YMCA policies; respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Maintain required certifications and stay current with industry trends.
• Do not diagnose injuries or promote outside merchandise; avoid medical advice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Instructs group classes in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment that promotes member wellness and engagement by following YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enthusiastically lead an energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness class, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer questions from members to nurture goal achievement related to healthy living.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current wellness trends from respected industry leaders to inform and support members.
• Build effective, genuine, and professional relationships with members; encourage building a community by fostering connections with other members and YMCA staff.
• Observe and adjust approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrate achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastery of specific skills or overall health and well‑being.
• Document accurate class attendance records on a timely basis.
• Begin each class with a Higher Thought, story or inspirational word.
• Attend all required staff meetings; departmental, branch and association level.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain required certification(s) by meeting/exceeding continuing education requirements and keep current with legitimate trends in individual proficiency and the industry.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice and dispensing or endorsing any commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance‑enhancing substances and pain relievers/treatments/therapies.
• Refrain from the promotion of any merchandise or services from outside the YMCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes is preferred.
• Have a general knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems, cardiovascular and strength training, and health and wellness techniques.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and be able to facilitate group interaction/socialization and exhibit teamwork with members, co‑workers, and management staff.
• National certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, FitTour, ISSA, NETA, and some others) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification required, or may be obtained within six months of employment.
• Additional certification(s) in other proficiencies/areas of expertise (i.e., Group Cycling, Les Mills Programming, Pilates, Yoga, ZUMBA, etc.) are required.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA Healthy Lifestyles, YMCA approved basic life‑saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen.
• Exempted instructor certifications from the National Group Exercise requirement (e.g., Pilates – National Commission for Certifying Agencies NCCA accredited Pilates school certification).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally performed indoors in a health & wellness facility with the use of fitness equipment or, on occasion, outdoors with supervisor approval. Physical ability to conduct classes and activities is required, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Visual acuity required for reading computer screens and other documents as well as teaching a safe group exercise class. The instructor must be able to correct unsafe movement in a nurturing, encouraging manner, and consistently deliver professional instruction to a wide variety of learning styles and skill levels.

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