Group Exercise Instructor (Certified) - Hillcrest YMCA

Cleveland YMCA; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting healthy living and community engagement. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you will create and lead dynamic exercise classes, ensuring a fun and safe environment for all participants. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying benefits such as a free YMCA membership and comprehensive health plans. Embrace the opportunity to inspire others and foster a culture of wellness within a supportive and collaborative team. If you're passionate about fitness and community service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification is required.
• Must maintain positive rapport with class participants.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach effective, safe, and enjoyable exercise classes.
• Plan choreography and music for each class based on participants.

Skills

Group Exercise Instruction

Choreography Planning

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Hillcrest YMCA, Lyndhurst, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, March 22, 2025 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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
2. 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.
3. All YMCA employees are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

1. A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
2. Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
3. 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.