Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greenville; Colonial Oaks Mobile Manor (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!

Free individual Y membership with 75%

50% Discount on Programs

20% Discount on Personal Training

12% Retirement Contribution once fully

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging classes at our branch. This part-time role emphasizes delivering well-structured workouts and excellent member service while upholding YMCA standards.

You will schedule classes, coordinate with staff, and ensure proper warm-up, main set, and cool-down. Certifications in group exercise and CPR/First Aid are required, with ongoing training offered by the Y.

Qualifications

• Current certification with ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA or equivalent to teach Group Exercise.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certifications.
• Land-based class certification; water class certification if teaching water fitness.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Arrive on time, clock in, and prepare to teach.
• Begin and end classes on schedule with proper warm-up and cool-down.
• Keep classes fresh with new movements and music.
• Know YMCA emergency procedures and First Aid locations.
• Report incidents and complete required forms before leaving.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workout space and equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisor and other instructors as a fitness team.
• Advise members on suitable classes based on ability and interest.
• Represent the YMCA positively and learn member names.
• Adhere to boundaries, abuse risk management, and mandated reporting.

Skills

Excellent member service skills

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Microsoft Office and email

Marketing and sales ability

Wellness promotion passion

Ability to perform under stress

Time management

Personal passion for health andfitness

Education

Group Exercise Certification (ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA)

CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, BBP

Water fitness certification (optional)

Specialty certification (Cycle/Pilates/Yoga/Zumba, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part‑time Staff:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movement patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures.Knows location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD. Fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates a team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Instructors teaching land based classes must hold a current certification (or willing to become certified within 90-days of employment) with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), ACSM, NETA (National Exercise Trainers) to teach Group Exercise classes.

• Instructors teaching water classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as Water Art, Water in Motion, YASA, etc. to teach water fitness classes.
• Instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Body Combat etc. must hold a current certification in the specialty taught.
• Must hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.