Group Exercise Instructors: Afternoon/Evening

Lakeland Hills YMCA; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Free YMCA membership

Health center access

Career growth

Job summary

Lakeland Hills YMCA is seeking energetic Group Exercise Instructors to lead afternoon/evening classes. You will provide safe, engaging fitness experiences for members of all ages, promote healthy habits, and uphold YMCA values.

Responsibilities include leading classes, answering member questions, staying updated on wellness trends, maintaining attendance, and aligning music with YMCA standards. CPR/AED certification and a valid group fitness cert are required.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognized group fitness certification required.
• Ability to teach safe, engaging group classes.
• CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor.
• Answer questions from participants to support health and well-being goals.
• Maintain knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective guidance.
• Adhere to the scheduled class format and description.
• Build authentic relationships with members and promote the YMCA.
• Observe and adjust to participants' capabilities, health, and culture.
• Celebrate participants' achievements related to goals and health.
• Follow YMCA policies; respond to emergencies.
• Keep accurate class attendance records.
• Report equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Ensure music selection aligns with YMCA values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Leadership

Communication

Program design

Adaptability

Physiology knowledge

CPR/AED

Education

Group fitness certification (ACE/NASM/AFAA/ISSA, etc.)

Job description

We are currently seeking energetic, engaging, and motivational Group Exercise Instructors to teach Afternoon/Evening Classes!

Position Summary

The Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for providing safe, engaging, and effective fitness experiences for members of all ages and abilities. This role promotes healthy lifestyle habits, supports YMCA values, and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone in the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.

- Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.

- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

- Instructors are expected to adhere to the scheduled format and description of the class.

- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.

- Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.

- Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program and personal goals, mastery of specific skills, or overall health and well-being.

- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies.

- Keep an accurate class attendance record.

- Contact the supervisor with any equipment issues.

- Music selection must be appropriate and in line with the YMCAs position as both a community and family-based organization.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Work at the Y!

- Paid Sick Time

- Free YMCA membership, including access to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Health & Fitness Center, group fitness classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, and more. Enjoy our regulation-size pool, exclusive member discounts , and special member-only opportunities! See all benefits at Membership Benefits - Lakeland Hills Family YMCA (https://lakelandhillsymca.com/membership-benefit/).

- We believe in promoting from within whenever possible and encourage internal career growth. Employees will have first access to opportunities to transfer to other departments and explore new roles as positions become available, providing a pathway for professional development within the organization.

Qualifications

- Nationally recognized group fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, etc.).

- Deep knowledge of fitness programming and ability to create effective workouts.

- Must be knowledgeable of limitations that may restrict some students participation and compensate for those limitations.

- Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide participants.

- Ability to modify workouts to accommodate various fitness levels.

- Have or be in the process of acquiring a working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology.

- Must maintain CPR/AED certification as well as be educated in safe -movement and basic first aid for common injuries.