Group Exercise Instructor (Townlake)

Greater Austin YMCA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to teach and lead fitness classes, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and effective workout for all participants in a community-oriented setting.

You will guide participants through exercises, assess levels, and promote YMCA wellness programs while upholding the center's mission and values. A willingness to audition and obtain required certifications is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Beginner level fitness skills with 0–1 year teaching experience and must audition before teaching.
• Must have nationally recognized certification in specialty area (YMCA Group Exercise, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills).
• Current First Aid/ CPR certifications preferred (obtained within 30 days).
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
• Effective communication in speaking and writing.
• Customer-focused and able to build relationships.
• Commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Maintain safety: keep fitness area clean, equipment sanitized, and floors clear.
• Assist members with exercise guidance and information on other YMCA programs.
• Arrive 7–10 minutes before class and start on time.
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment and secure substitutes when needed.
• Adhere to YMCA policies and code of ethics; follow emergency procedures and timesheets.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Customer focus

Inclusion

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

YMCA Group Exercise Certification

Indoor Cycling

Zumba

Les Mills

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

Our Group Exercise Programs bring together health-seekers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels in a fun, supportive environment where they move, groove, and sweat their way toward better well-being. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you teach participants the benefits of exercise and provide a safe and healthy instructional experience.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness related concerns of members.
• Lead and/or co-teach individual or group classes as designated by the supervisor.
• Arrive 7-10 minutes before class starts and be prepared to start class on time.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Secure own substitute if unable to attend scheduled shift.
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Health & Wellness Program objectives.
• Know, understand, follow and enforce all rules and policies of the YMCA equally.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Render first aid as needed and complete incident/accident report form for every injury/altercation on the premises.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Actively and enthusiastically support the Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have beginner level fitness skills including 0--1-year previous fitness/teaching experience and must audition for Health & Wellness Director/Coordinator before teaching.
• Must have, as applicable, nationally recognized certification in specialty area(s) (i.e., YMCA Group Exercise Certification, Indoor Cycling, Zumba, Les Mills etc.)
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You have a growth mindset -You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You communicate effectively -You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.
• You are customer focus - You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging -You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.