Certified Group Exercise Instructor - West Park YMCA

YMCA; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs

Benefits plan including health, dental

Job summary

West Park YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead safe, high-quality classes at 15501 Lorain Rd, Cleveland. The role emphasizes motivation, clear instruction, and adapting moves to participant levels while prioritizing safety and hydration throughout each session.

Ideal candidates hold CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, plus a YMCA Group Exercise credential or equivalent. A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Current CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid certifications.
• Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise certification or current YMCA Group Exercise certification.
• Must possess current certification or documentation of training in the specific class format.

Responsibilities

• Design classes adhering to the designated format and class description.
• Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills clearly and match participants' abilities.
• Provide safe, inclusive instructor presence with proper form cues.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Member-focused coaching

Safety awareness

Verbal cues & instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

YMCA Group Exercise certification

Job description

West Park YMCA, 15501 Lorain Rd, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

Group Exercise Instructors design and instruct safe, high-quality, effective and challenging group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description. Instructors must be knowledgeable, professional, motivating, and member-focused.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design classes that adhere to the designated format and are constructed to be appropriate for the participants' abilities. Teach scheduled classes with energy and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrate skills being taught in class, explain them clearly to class members, and work at skill level and intensity level appropriate for the particular class. Instructors are to emphasize the members' workouts, not their own.
• Frequently and consistently demonstrate multiple movement modifications, and repeatedly encourage members to modify movements and work at their own pace. Monitor intensity, technique, proper form, and hydration throughout the class.
• Consistently utilize clear and easy-to-follow verbal and physical cues in advance of a movement change.
• Plan in advance the specific composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines.
• Ensure that the class attendance of each member is accurately recorded in the designated manner.
• Be responsible for the safety of all participants; knows emergency procedures and the location and proper use of emergency equipment.

MININMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree preferred.
• Current certification in CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants and First Aid.
• Current certification in Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or current Group Exercise certification from an organization approved by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland.
• Must possess current certification (if available) and/or documentation of training in the specific class format.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.