Elite Group Fitness Instructor – Specialty Classes

Gateway Region YMCA; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement fund after 1000 hours

Tuition discount at university

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA in O’Fallon, IL is seeking a part-time Wellness Class Instructor to lead group fitness sessions, demonstrate safe technique, and adapt workouts for all abilities. The role emphasizes safety, motivation, and clear instruction in a welcoming YMCA setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 1+ year experience as a participant/leader/instructor, and certification. Benefits include a 403(b) plan, retirement fund after 1,000 hours, a tuition discount, and a free YMCA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One or more years’ experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.
• Certification through specialty format required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and attends required meetings.
• Explains goals of aerobics, how to take a pulse and determine target heart rate range.
• Demonstrates safe and effective exercise technique and modifies for participants with limitations.
• Assess levels of fitness and direct students to appropriate classes.
• Set up equipment and maintain cleanliness of the wellness area.
• Secure substitutes if instructor cannot attend scheduled class times.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instructor certification

Job description

Gateway Region YMCA in O’Fallon, IL is seeking a part-time Wellness Class Instructor to lead group fitness sessions, demonstrate safe technique, and adapt workouts for all abilities. The role emphasizes safety, motivation, and clear instruction in a welcoming YMCA setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 1+ year experience as a participant/leader/instructor, and certification. Benefits include a 403(b) plan, retirement fund after 1,000 hours, a tuition discount, and a free YMCA