Group Exercise Instructor

Two Rivers YMCA; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A local community wellness center in Kewanee is seeking a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead classes and support members in achieving their fitness goals. You will ensure a welcoming environment, maintain equipment, and facilitate community fitness programs. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and have experience in leading fitness classes, with necessary certifications such as CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen Training.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire members.
• Ability to communicate with members and staff effectively.
• Experience in leading group exercise classes.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Patience to deal with high volumes of people.
• Sound judgment for dealing with daily issues.
• Always cognizant of member, community, and staff safety.
• CPR/AED Certification and safety training as required for fitness instruction.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests to each class.
• Implement and maintain new choreography and music.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained.
• Explain YMCA policies to participants and ensure trainings are completed.
• Attend quarterly instructor trainings as planned by supervisor.
• Encourage participant evaluations at session end.
• Report inquiries and complaints to supervisor promptly.
• Implement new choreography and music as directed.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and cleaning inventory; flag needs for repairs within 24 hours.
• Assist in community education programs and organizing events.
• Understand basic risk management under supervision.
• Maintain neat personal appearance and fitness level as required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Sound judgment

Patience

Judgment

Member safety

Education

High school diploma

2 years of experience leading fitness programs

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Job description

Join to apply for the Group Exercise Instructor role at Two Rivers YMCA.

We are looking for hard working, dedicated instructors who have a passion and drive to help others regardless of fitness level, achieve their fitness goals and become a part of our Y community.

Hours

Maximum weekly hours (Mon‑Sun) may not exceed 28 hours total within the Y, with at least one scheduled class time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all members and guests are welcomed in every class and treated in a manner such that they enjoy the best possible experience at the Two Rivers YMCA.
• Offer only programs that address all three sides of the YMCA triangle; spirit, mind, and body. Continue developing new, tangible means of offering all three in every class.
• Find substitutes when unable to teach classes, and do so in a timely manner.
• Interpret YMCA policies and procedures to all in a positive manner. Ensure all staff complete appropriate trainings and certifications.
• Attend quarterly instructor trainings as planned in advance by supervisor.
• Encourage class participants to complete evaluations at the end of each session.
• Report all member and participant inquiries and complaints to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Implement new and improved choreography and music as decided upon with supervisor.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and cleaning supply inventory. Communicate maintenance needs immediately with supervisors to ensure all equipment is fixed or replaced in 24 hours.
• Assist in delivering community education programs and organizing special events.
• Understand and implement basic risk management principles under supervisor’s direction.
• A neat and clean personal appearance will be kept at all times. Maintain an acceptable level of physical fitness as necessary to complete essential duties and responsibilities.

Effect & End Results

• All group exercise class participants, regardless of skill or experience, will be greeted and feel welcome in any Two Rivers YMCA group exercise program.
• Every group exercise program will provide the opportunity to develop one’s spirit, mind, and body.
• Programs will be enhanced through regular training, evaluation, and communication between participants, instructors, and other YMCA staff.
• Instructors and their names will be easily identifiable during all programs.
• Group exercise programs will only use state of the art, well maintained equipment.
• The overall quality of the YMCA and its programs and services will be viewed as excellent by more members and guests, leading to higher satisfaction and participation rates.

Requirements

• General requirements
  • Self‑motivation to members and the community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner by telephone and in person.
  • Quick learner with attention to detail.
  • Computer and keyboarding skills.
  • Patience to deal with high volumes of people.
  • Sound judgment for dealing with daily issues.
  • Always cognizant of member, community, and staff safety.
• Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma; at least two years of experience leading other employees and group exercise/fitness programs in a diverse environment.
• Language Skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, curriculum, policy/procedure manuals, and financial documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members and non‑members of the YMCA.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents, students, administrators, and staff.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
  • Ability to compose and interpret a department budget and basic statistics.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
  • CPR/AED Certification.
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
  • Any certification necessary for instructing and leading specific fitness classes (LIVESTRONG, Yoga, AEA, Pilates, Les Mills, Personal Training).
• Other Skills and Abilities
  • Must have competence on a computer.

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Health, Wellness & Fitness