Group Exercise Instructor

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Individual Membership Access

10% Discount on programming

Access to retirement programs

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A local community YMCA in Somerville, New Jersey, seeks a Group Exercise Instructor to lead fitness classes such as Pilates, Zumba, and HIIT. The ideal candidate should possess a group exercise certification, excellent communication skills, and a passion for motivating others. This full-time on-site position emphasizes community involvement and healthy living. The Y offers benefits including free memberships, discounts on programs, and access to retirement programs. Join us to strengthen the community through fitness and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have group exercise certification.
• Experience is preferred, but we will train.

Responsibilities

• Leads a variety of fitness classes in strength and cardiovascular routines.
• Builds relationships with members and staff to retain participants.
• Delivers positive customer service and support.

Skills

Group exercise teaching

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Group exercise certification

Job description

Description

An exciting opportunity to join a team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Somerville YMCA is currently seeking energetic, engaging, and motivational Group Exercise Instructors to teach Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, and HIIT. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will help to transform the minds of others by focusing on creating a healthy mind and body for our members. We are looking for individuals to help support our mission of strengthening the community through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. This job is fully on-site, not remote.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads a variety of fitness classes in strength and cardiovascular routines
• Builds relationships with members and staff to retain participants
• Delivers positive customer service, motivation, and support
• Creates a positive and inclusive environment for all
• Maintains quality of the fitness rooms and reports any equipment issues

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have group exercise certification
• Experience is preferred, but we will train
• Must be punctual and have excellent communication skills

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.