Group Exercise Instructor

River Valley Regional YMCA; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

River Valley Regional YMCA seeks an energetic group fitness instructor to lead engaging and safe wellness classes in a welcoming community setting.

You will hold CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, maintain class records, and promote healthy living in alignment with YMCA policies. Prior experience in group wellness is preferred, with readiness to obtain YMCA certifications within 60 days.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required or eligible.
• Certification in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support goals related to healthy living and wellness trends.
• Builds authentic relationships with members and helps them connect with the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Member engagement

Safety awareness

Education

CPR

First Aid

AED

National group fitness certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification (within 60 days)

1 year experience teaching group wellness classes (preferred)

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.