Group Ex Coordinator - Cape Ann YMCA

Paycom; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Growth & leadership opportunities

Meaningful work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, MA is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Coordinator to lead and grow our fitness programs. You’ll help coordinate instructor schedules, support program growth, and ensure our group exercise offerings are welcoming, engaging, and accessible to the community.

Responsibilities include overseeing classes for safety and inclusivity, scheduling staff, assisting with onboarding, supporting wellness initiatives like Enhance Fitness and LIVESTRONG, creating flyers, tracking

Qualifications

• Group Exercise certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee group exercise classes to provide safe, inclusive, engaging experiences.
• Coordinate instructor schedules, assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Support health and wellness initiatives and community workshops.
• Assist with promotional materials and class attendance tracking.
• Engage members to foster a welcoming wellness community.

Skills

Group exercise coordination

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Glen T MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA - Gloucester, MA 01930, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Varied

New Opportunity! Are you passionate about fitness, group exercise, and helping others reach their wellness goals? Are you organized, energetic, and enjoy supporting a team? The Cape Ann YMCA is looking for a Group Exercise Coordinator to help lead and grow our fitness programs!

The Group Exercise Coordinator plays an important role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and high-quality fitness experience for our members. Working closely with the Health & Wellness Director, this position helps coordinate instructor schedules, support program growth, and ensure our group exercise offerings remain exciting, inclusive, and accessible to our community.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Support Fitness Programs

• Help oversee group exercise classes to ensure safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences.
• Monitor program success and participant feedback to help improve class offerings.
• Step in to instruct group exercise classes as needed.

Coordinate & Support Staff

• Manage instructor schedules and help ensure class coverage.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new instructors.
• Provide guidance and support to help maintain program standards.

Support Wellness Programs & Events

• Assist with health and wellness initiatives, including Enhance Fitness, LIVESTRONG, and CornerStone.
• Help plan and support workshops, events, and specialty programming.

Administrative & Marketing Support

• Help create flyers, digital promotions, and outreach materials.
• Track class attendance and help monitor program participation.
• Assist with payroll review and related documentation.

Member Engagement

• Create a welcoming and motivating environment for participants.
• Respond to member questions and feedback to help enhance the overall experience.
• Help build a strong sense of community through group exercise and wellness programming.

Schedule & Requirements

• Part-time: 20–24 hours per week
• Schedule options: Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday
• Group Exercise certification is required.
• Additional certifications in areas of expertise are encouraged.

Why Join the YMCA?

• Free YMCA Membership – Full access to fitness facilities
• Growth & Leadership Opportunities
• Meaningful Work – Make a positive impact in your community
• Employee Discounts – Savings on YMCA programs, childcare, and camps

Qualifications

Qualifications: Please make sure to mention any group ex certifications you hold in your resume or application.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong verbal communication skills with a passion for serving the community.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to contributing to the success of the YMCA and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, twisting and reaching.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.