Group Ex Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Milford Charter Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Carls Family YMCA is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes at the Carls Family YMCA in Milford, MI. The role welcomes participants of all fitness levels and emphasizes a positive, supportive environment.

The position requires CPR/First Aid/AED and a recognized national personal training cert, with YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification to be completed within 60 days of hire. Experience teaching group wellness is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training.
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required.
• Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency.
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA's mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Communication

Movement coaching

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED

National PT certification (ACSM/ACE/AFAA/ISSA/NASM/NESTA/NETA/NPTI/NSCA)

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles cert within 60 days

Job description

Carls Family YMCA, 300 Family Drive, Milford, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Carls Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Group Ex Instructor will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.

Elite Group Exercise is a group-training program that delivers the best in fitness workouts – Strength training,Stability training, and Balance training .

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• Required certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required
• Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA's mission and goals
• Asks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and members
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by the Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

Carls Family YMCA, 300 Family Drive, Milford, Michigan, United States of America