Group Ex Instructor - 2026 Moorland at Oak Cliff YMCA

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an energetic part-time group exercise instructor for corporate locations. You will lead approved fitness classes, demonstrate proper form, adapt to changing environments, and keep attendees engaged and safe throughout each session.

Qualified candidates hold a nationally recognized personal training certification (YMCA, AFAA, ACE, CIAR, or NETA), CPR/First Aid, and must be able to lift up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

• Must hold a nationally recognized personal training certification.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Able to demonstrate proper form and technique and ensure safety during class.

Responsibilities

• Teach group exercise classes at a corporate location.
• Follow scheduled formats and keep attendance records.
• Report faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment for class duration.
• Evaluate environment for safety and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Choreography creation

Safety awareness

Member engagement

Education

Nationally recognized personal training certification (YMCA/AFAA/ACE/CIAR/NETA)

Job description

• Base Pay $26.00 - $33.00 / Year
• Job Category PART TIME
• Employee Type Regular Part Time

Contact information

• Name Brandy Wright

Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provide fun, safe, and effective group exercise instruction in a Corporate location.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:

Teach group exercise class in a corporate location. Must follow scheduled formats, keep accurate records of attendance, make announcements before or after class as requested by director, report faulty equipment to supervisor. Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment specific to class format for the duration of the class. Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety. Must be well organized and responsible for schedule, punctual, and be able to communicate verbally and non-verbally. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly. Is mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents, and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and First Aid.

KNOW-HOW:

• Be able to teach / lead exercise classes.
• Must be able to create / follow choreography.
• Must be able to build relationships with members and participants while being highly motivating, and energetic.
• Must be committed to the YMCA mission and dedicated to serving our members through our fitness programs.
• Must be able to articulate the YMCA mission and core values to YMCA members and perspective members.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment on all strength and cardio machines.
• Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety and to ensure that members needs are being met.
• Must be well-organized, reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and/or First Aid.
• Must hold nationally recognized personal training certification from at least one of the following groups: YMCA of the USA, AFAA, ACE, CIAR, or NETA. Must also complete required safety trainings including CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention as well as YMCA of the USA Healthy Lifestyle Principles.

Additional Information

• EEO The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status
• Risk Management Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers