Group Fitness Instructor

Auburn YMCA; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn YMCA in Auburn, NY is seeking energetic group fitness instructors who help people feel confident and connected through movement. You’ll lead HIIT, Les Mills, or other high-energy classes, with evening and weekend availability preferred.

Bring a positive, motivating approach, strong communication, and group leadership. Training and certification are welcome, and you’ll collaborate with the Health & Wellness team to keep safety and energy high.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching group fitness or having a relevant certification.
• Ability to lead HIIT/Les Mills formats or similar high-energy classes.
• Evening or weekend availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, engaging group fitness classes.
• Demonstrate exercises and offer modifications for different fitness levels.
• Create an upbeat, welcoming experience that encourages people to return.
• Prepare the class space and equipment before each session.
• Follow YMCA safety guidelines and coordinate with Health & Wellness team.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

HIIT

Les Mills

Communication

Education

Group fitness certification

Job description

Description

Auburn YMCA | Auburn, NY

About the role

The Auburn YMCA is looking for energetic, welcoming group fitness instructors who enjoy helping people feel confident and connected through movement.

Help us create a fresh, welcoming fitness scene where our whole community can move, connect, and feel at home. We’re especially interested in instructors who can lead HIIT, Les Mills, or other high-energy classes. Evening and weekend availability is preferred.

Have experience or a certification?

Great. Interested in instructor training? Let’s talk.

What you’ll do

• Lead safe, engaging group fitness classes
• Demonstrate exercises and offer modifications for different fitness levels
• Create an upbeat, welcoming experience that encourages people to return
• Prepare the class space and equipment before each session
• Follow YMCA safety guidelines and communicate with the Health & Wellness team

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• A positive, motivating approach to fitness
• Strong communication and group leadership skills
• Group fitness experience or certification is a plus
• Experience teaching HIIT, Les Mills, or similar formats is welcome
• Evening or weekend availability is preferred
• Interest in pursuing instructor training is welcome

Join our team

Bring your energy, help people feel at home in the studio, and make movement something they look forward to.