Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Greenville; Simpsonville (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay access

Free Y membership

Program discounts

Personal training discount

Retirement contribution

403b plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe and effective group fitness classes at our Simpsonville branch. The role requires availability to teach an early 5:15 AM class and to deliver warm-ups, workouts, and cool-downs while ensuring participant safety and equipment readiness.

You will work with a supportive fitness team, maintain current certifications, and help promote healthy living through engaging instruction and excellent member service.

Qualifications

• Current certification from ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA to teach group exercise.
• CPR/AED, First Aid, and BBP certifications required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and physiology is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and email; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrives early to clock in and prep the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time with warm-up, main workout and cool-down.
• Selects appropriate music and formats; ensures equipment is ready.
• Keeps classes fresh by updating movements and routines.
• Maintains clean space and sanitizes equipment after use.
• Collaborates with team; substitutes for others as needed.
• Represents the YMCA positively and engages with members.

Skills

Customer service

Anatomy knowledge

Kinesiology knowledge

Time management

Marketing & sales

Health & fitness promotion

Education

Group Exercise certification (ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA)

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

BBP certification

Child Abuse Prevention training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible to lead group exercise classes in a safe and effective manner.

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!!Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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.

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.

**This position requires availability to teach a 5:15 AM class.**

Responsibilities

• Arrives at the branch YMCA in a timely manner in order to clock or sign in and make necessary preparations to teach the class.
• Begins and ends classes on time.
• Is prepared to teach the assigned class by establishing and announcing the class format and design. All equipment and music is appropriate for the class.
• All classes taught include a warm up, main body, and cool down (warm down-water classes) and stretch.
• Keeps classes fresh by incorporating new music, and exercises or movement patterns to classes.
• Knows YMCA emergency procedures.Knows location of First Aid and AED equipment.
• Reports all incidents/injuries to supervisor or MOD. Fills out an incident report before leaving the building.
• Responsible to leave the room in a clean and orderly condition, ensuring that all equipment is turned off and returned to appropriate storage areas, and exercise mats and bikes are wiped down.
• Works cooperatively with supervisor and fellow instructors as part of a fitness team and demonstrates a team spirit by substituting for other instructors when available.
• Speaks positively about other instructors to members and is knowledgeable about the group exercise program in order to recommend classes to members based on their abilities and/or interests.
• Acts as an ambassador for the YMCA, connecting members by learning their names.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Qualifications

• Instructors teaching land based classes must hold a current certification (or willing to become certified within 90-days of employment) with a nationally recognized organization such as ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America), ACSM, NETA (National Exercise Trainers) to teach Group Exercise classes.

• Instructors teaching water classes must hold a current certification with a nationally recognized organization such as Water Art, Water in Motion, YASA, etc. to teach water fitness classes.
• Instructors teaching specialty classes such as Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Body Combat etc. must hold a current certification in the specialty taught.
• Must hold a current CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certification.
• Excellent member service skills.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Ability to perform under stress and reach deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.