Dynamic Part-Time Fitness & Wellness Instructor

YMCA; Peacedale (RI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Providence seeks a Health and Wellness Instructor to lead aerobic and fitness classes in line with YMCA standards. You will promote safety and high-quality instruction while engaging members with energy and enthusiasm.

The role requires a background in health and wellness with required CPR/AED and YMCA certifications, plus the ability to coordinate with staff and programs. This is a part-time on-site position supporting South County facilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School (GED) preferred; 1–3 years experience.
• Reasoning Ability: anticipate needs and resolve conflicts; follow supervisor instructions.
• Certifications/Training: CPR/AED; group exercise certifications within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide enjoyable, high quality class instruction.
• Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercise in accordance with program standards.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness area, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/ first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Set up and break down equipment as necessary.
• Find coverage for self in the event of an absence and then notify the Program Director of the change.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.
• Provide encouragement during class instruction while being enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
• Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.
• Continually enhance professional development through additional certification trainings, work shops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
• Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name.
• Instruct group classes in accordance with national guidelines.

Education

CPR (In-house) / AED

Principles of Health and Wellness (Within 3 months of hire)

Group Exercise Instructor Certification (Within 6 months of hire)

Foundations of YMCA Strength & Conditioning

Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise

YMCA Cardio and Step Aerobics Instructor

Job description

YMCA of Greater Providence seeks a Health and Wellness Instructor to lead aerobic and fitness classes in line with YMCA standards. You will promote safety and high-quality instruction while engaging members with energy and enthusiasm.

The role requires a background in health and wellness with required CPR/AED and YMCA certifications, plus the ability to coordinate with staff and programs. This is a part-time on-site position supporting South County facilities.