Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA Detroit; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership & discounted ym

Flexible scheduling

Family-friendly work environment

Employee assistance program &退休计划

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor to lead energizing, safe classes in a welcoming environment at the Farmington Family YMCA in Farmington Hills, MI. You will teach formats that emphasize strength, stability, and balance while upholding the YMCA mission.

Required certifications include CPR/First Aid/AED and a national trainer credential; completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles within 60 days is expected.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED required; national certification in personal training listed above.
• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.
• Completion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• Proven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competency.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe group classes aligned with YMCA mission.
• Answers questions from participants and members within scope of knowledge.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide info and support to members.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Movement coaching

Exercise science

Education

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

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 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