Dynamic Group Fitness Instructor — Bodypump

Ymc; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Winter Park, FL seeks a Group Exercise instructor to deliver inclusive workouts, motivate participants, and maintain a safe, engaging class environment. You will upsell programs such as Personal Training and Youth Development while ensuring high-quality customer service and program knowledge.

Responsibilities include leading classes, adapting routines on the fly, tracking attendance, and upholding safety and certification standards within a welcoming community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certification preferred prior to hire. Must obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to choreograph music with group exercise movements.
• Desire and ability to work with people of all ages, improving health and fitness at all levels.
• Friendly, customer service-oriented attitude with members and fellow employees.
• Certified Group Exercise certification from major associations (AFAA, ACE, NASM, NSCA, ISSA, NPTI, NETA, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Creates and leads an inclusive workout that motivates participants to their highest potential.
• Maintains working knowledge of group fitness trends to support members.
• Arrives prepared and on time to all classes; provides clear instructions.
• Track class attendance using current systems.
• Use verbal/visual cues and coordinate movements with music tempo.
• Modify choreography on the spot to suit participants' needs.
• Actively recruits and retains group exercise participants.
• Upsell programs including Personal Training, Group Exercise, Youth Sports, Aquatics & Youth Development.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and returned to proper place after classes.
• Report accidents/incidents per policy; follow injury reporting procedures.
• Respond to emergencies or when first aid is necessary.
• Report suspicious behaviors and policy violations.
• Adhere to child abuse risk management responsibilities.
• Ensure rooms/closets are locked; monitor high-risk locations.
• Enforce safety rules with tact and respect.
• Up to date Group Exercise certifications required per Association requirements.

Skills

Choreography

Customer service

People skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Group Exercise certification (AFAA ACE NASM NSCA ISSA NPTI NETA)

Job description

YMCA in Winter Park, FL seeks a Group Exercise instructor to deliver inclusive workouts, motivate participants, and maintain a safe, engaging class environment. You will upsell programs such as Personal Training and Youth Development while ensuring high-quality customer service and program knowledge.

Responsibilities include leading classes, adapting routines on the fly, tracking attendance, and upholding safety and certification standards within a welcoming community setting.