Group Exercise Instructor (Certified) - Hillcrest YMCA

Cleveland YMCA; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland YMCA is seeking a dedicated Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead fun, effective exercise classes. This role requires commitment to safety and quality, engaging with participants and constantly adapting classes to fit their needs. Join us in promoting health and wellness in the community!

Benefits

Free membership to local YMCA

Employee discounts on programs

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan with YMCA match

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Current NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification required, or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• Maintain positive rapport with participants.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Fitness Instruction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Hillcrest YMCA, Lyndhurst, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 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:

• 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.

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:

• 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.

Hillcrest YMCA, Lyndhurst, Ohio, United States of America