Boll Y - Group Exercise Instructor - Part Time

YMCA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Discounted access to programs

Flexible scheduling

Family-friendly work environment

Job summary

Boll Family YMCA is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group classes in a welcoming environment, serving all fitness levels. You will deliver programs under Elite Group Exercise, covering strength, stability, and balance training, while promoting a positive YMCA mission.

The role requires CPR/First Aid/AED and national personal training certification, plus YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/First Aid/AED and national personal training certification.
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency.
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Movement coaching

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

National PT certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA)

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification

1 year group wellness class experience

Job description

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Boll Family YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - Part Time

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Group Ex Instructor will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.

Elite Group Exercise is a group-training program that delivers the best in fitness workouts - Strength training,Stability training, and Balance training.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Required certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required
• Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goals
• Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.