Group Exercise Instructor (Part-Time)

Shelby American, Inc.; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate group fitness instructors to join their Wellness team. This role involves leading diverse fitness classes, including Aerobics, Yoga, and Zumba, while motivating participants to achieve their health goals. Instructors will prepare classes, manage attendance, and ensure a positive environment for all members. With a flexible schedule of 3 to 8 hours per week, this part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact community wellness. Join a team dedicated to youth development and healthy living, and help foster a supportive and inclusive fitness culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Access to YMCA facilities

Sick Leave for Part-Time employees

Qualifications

• Must have current certifications for fitness instruction and CPR/First Aid.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group fitness classes and maintain a positive environment.
• Prepare necessary equipment and monitor class attendance.

Skills

Group Fitness Instruction

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

CPR/First Aid Certification

Education

Current Fitness Certifications

Tools

Fitness Equipment

Job description

Description

Are you certified in instructing wellness exercise classes and can provide group fitness instruction, and educate members on exercise strategies? Do you enjoy helping and motivating others to achieve their health & wellness goals? If so, please consider applying and joining the Wellness team at the Tri-Community Branch YMCA!

Job Duties:

• Instruct scheduled group fitness classes in a timely manner providing adequate warm-up, exercise, and cool-down;
• Maintain daily class roster and monitor attendance of class participants;
• Prepare studio, equipment, and supplies necessary for class prior to the beginning of the session;
• Provide class-appropriate music;
• Utilize a variety of different types of fitness equipment;
• Secure substitute for class when absent and notify full-time staff no less than two hours prior to any substitutions for any reason;
• Assist members, answer questions and maintain a positive exercise environment for participants;
• Report all problems with equipment, supplies, facility, etc. immediately;
• Communicate positively with all members, staff, and the public;
• Exercise good professional judgment at all times;
• File and maintain accident reports;
• Attend staff meetings and training, as required; perform other related and assigned duties.

Class Instructors needed: Looking for experienced instructors that can plan and lead exercise activities in multiple disciplines and current fitness trends for example: variations of Aerobics, Yoga, Barre, Spin, HIIT, Dance, Zumba, Step, and more.

Applicants must have required current certifications as well as certification in CPR/First AID, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Schedule: Varies; mornings, evenings, weekends--Usually average 3 - 8 hours per week.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour. Plus, Employee Assistance Program, access to YMCA facilities (gym, pool, etc.) for all YMCA employees, and Sick Leave for all Part-Time employees.

If you are interested in the position, please consider submitting your online application today.

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).