Group Exercise Instructor

Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) savings plan

YMCA Retirement Fund

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedules

Job training and career development

Fun, friendly and inclusive work env.

Job summary

Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is seeking passionate fitness professionals to teach energizing HIIT/Strength group classes, including the Thursday 6:30am slot. You will create a safe, educational, and enjoyable environment aligned with the YMCA’s core values.

The role involves leading classes, engaging with members to support healthy living, and promoting YMCA programs. Starting pay is $20.25 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Engage in active listening with 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. Have knowledge of class schedules and other departments/services at the YMCA.

Job description

GET MEMBERS MOVING, MOTIVATED AND HAVING FUN!

If you are looking to get people moving, motivated, healthy and having fun, being a fitness instructor at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is the job for you! We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic fitness professionals. Instructor will teach group classes that are energizing, fun, safe and educational. Our instructors help to provide a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

We are currently in need of an instructor for HIIT / Strength class Thursdays at 6:30am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads energizing, fun, safe and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
2. Engage in active listening with 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.
3. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Have knowledge of class schedules and other departments/services at the YMCA.

Pay: The hourly rate starts at $20.25, depending on experience and certifications.

Benefits of working for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA include: Participation in 403(b) savings plan and participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund (based on eligibility requirements); free YMCA membership; flexible schedules; job training and career development opportunities; a fun, friendly and inclusive work environment and more!