Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of the Roses; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to fitness centers and aqu

Program and lesson discounts

Free Child Watch (up to 3 hours perday

Job summary

YMCA of the Roses in Pennsylvania seeks a Part-time Group Exercise Instructor to energize members by leading safe, engaging fitness classes for all ages and abilities. You will foster community, help participants build confidence, and support wellness goals through vibrant, inclusive sessions.

This role requires reliable evening availability and a commitment to YMCA values. You will set up equipment, monitor safety, maintain attendance, and collaborate with the Wellness Coordinator to deliver

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification before teaching the first class.
• 1–2 years experience in group exercise classes.
• Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire.
• Complete ACE Foundations of Group Exercise within 3 months.
• Foundations of Listen First (ACE)
• Principles of Group Exercise (ACE)

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, land or water based wellness classes.
• Provide exercise modifications for safety and success.
• Build authentic relationships with participants and staff.
• Available for regularly scheduled classes and substitutions.
• Maintain equipment and report any safety concerns.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain certifications and updated paperwork.
• Support YMCA of the Roses mission and values.

Skills

Communication

Developing Self & Others

Engaging Community

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification

Foundations of Group Exercise (ACE)

Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y

Principles of Member Health and Wellness

Job description

Inspire. Motivate. Move.

As a Group Exercise Instructor at the Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA, you'll energize and engage members by leading safe, effective, and fun fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. You'll be a key part of fostering a strong sense of community, helping participants build confidence, improve your health, and achieve their wellness goals. This is a part-time position with flexible evening hours.

Inspire. Motivate. Move.

As a Group Exercise Instructor at the Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA, you'll energize and engage members by leading safe, effective, and fun fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. You'll be a key part of fostering a strong sense of community, helping participants build confidence, improve your health, and achieve their wellness goals. This is a part-time position with flexible evening hours.

Benefits Include

• FREE Access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations
• Program and lesson discounts
• FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available)

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness Instructor works to conduct a safe, effective, educational and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA of the ROSES.

Our Culture

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. 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.

Essential Functions

• Conducts a safe and effective land or water based wellness class designed to improve muscular and cardiovascular strength, flexibility and range of motion, balance, coordination and well being
• Puts the health and well-being of the class participant first in all aspects, providing exercise modifications for participant safety and success
• Builds authentic relationships with class participants, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members to enhance membership
• Is available to work regularly scheduled classes and to serve as a substitute instructor during weekday, weeknight and weekend classes as necessary
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
• Secures, sets-up and maintains equipment and facility as required for class, reporting any unsafe facility concerns to the Wellness Coordinator/Director
• Begins and ends class on time
• Maintains accurate attendance records
• Wears appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members; one YMCA staff shirt is provided and additional shirts may be purchased
• Applies YMCA OF THE ROSES policy/procedures for emergency situations, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior.
• Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
• Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA OF THE ROSES.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Must have valid CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification before teaching the first class.
• Experience as a participant and/or instructing between 1 to 2 years in a group exercise class or classes.
• Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire
• Complete the following within 3 months of hire:
• Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
• Foundations of Listen First
• Principles of Member Health and Wellness
• Group Exercise at the Y
• Foundations of Group Exercise (offered by ACE)

Work Environment & 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.
• Ability to instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.