Group Exercise Instructor

Piedmont YMCA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont YMCA in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead engaging, safe classes for a diverse membership. You will create an inclusive, energetic environment that supports health, wellness, and community within each session.

The role requires relevant certifications, current CPR/First Aid/AED, and ongoing education to meet YMCA standards. The position involves regular class instruction and member engagement on-site.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required or equivalent.
• National certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor.
• Answer questions and support participants in achieving health and wellness goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information to members.
• Build authentic relationships with members and help them connect with the YMCA.
• Adjust approach to meet participants' capabilities, conditions, and culture.
• Celebrate participant achievements related to goals and skills.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Group fitness certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooks Family YMCA - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor leads classes by creating a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels while effectively building community within the class. The Instructor will modify the class as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective and authentic relationships with members while helping members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills, or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership
• Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion
• Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management
• Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise (i.e. Yoga, Pilates, spinning/cycling, Les Mills, Zumba).
• YMCA New Employee Orientation, Leader Certification and Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes.
• Continuing education/renewals of certifications kept up to date and submitted to the supervisor on or before certifications expire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.