Group Exercise Instructor

Ymcadetroit; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Ymcadetroit is seeking a Group Ex Instructor who will lead energizing and educational group classes at the Farmington Family YMCA. The ideal candidate should possess national personal training certification, CPR, First Aid, and have 1+ year experience in teaching group classes. The YMCA emphasizes a family-friendly work environment and provides a free family membership as a benefit.

This role requires maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all fitness levels while encouraging safe exercise practices. Join us to make a lasting difference in the community!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred.
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads fun and safe group classes.
• Maintains knowledge of wellness trends.
• Adjusts approach to support participants’ capabilities.

Skills

Knowledge of exercise science

Movement coaching

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Education

National certification in personal training

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification

Job description

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 12, 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 Farmington 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 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 Supervisor

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.

Farmington Family YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States of America