Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking a dedicated Group Exercise Instructor to lead energizing group classes in a safe, inclusive environment for all fitness levels.

You will provide instruction, monitor participant wellness, and adapt activities to accommodate varying abilities, injuries, or health needs. CPR/First Aid/AED and group fitness certs are required, with YMCA Foundations favored; experience is helpful, flexible scheduling essential.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certification required
• National group fitness certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise required
• 1 year of group wellness class teaching preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by supervisor
• Maintains wellness knowledge to support members
• Builds authentic relationships with members and helps connect with the YMCA
• Observes and adapts classes to accommodate all participants' abilities and health needs

Education

Group Fitness Certification

Job description

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCEWITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Downriver YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

• Family-friendly Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Group Exercise Instructor will be responsible for instructing group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification is required

• Certification in areas of expertise is required

• 1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not required

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals

• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.

• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture

• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor

Abilities & Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to work with clients who may need specialized attention due to previous injuries or health problems