Group Exercise Instructor (Certified) - Hillcrest YMCA

Clevelandymca; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Clevelandymca in Lyndhurst, Ohio, is searching for a Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead engaging exercise classes. The role includes planning class choreography and maintaining a positive rapport with participants, ensuring an enjoyable experience.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED (Associates degree preferred) and hold a current national NCCA-accredited certification. Join our community-focused team and enjoy benefits including a free YMCA membership and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification.
• All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes.
• Plan composition/choreography of each class, changing music and routines.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants and parents.

Skills

Group exercise teaching

Exercise choreography

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification

Job description

Hillcrest YMCA, 5000 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for the design and instruction of safe, high-quality, effective, challenging, and fun group exercise classes as determined by the class format and description.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper exercise progressions and cueing techniques.
• Plan composition/choreography of each class, consistently changing music and routines relative to the class participants.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants (and parents of participants, if applicable).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification. If not currently certified, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect.

Physical Demands

• Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

We offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.