Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Collier County; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Collier County in Marco Island, FL invites an energetic Group Fitness Instructor to join our team. You will lead safe, enjoyable classes for members and guests, promote YMCA programs, and help participants advance toward healthier lifestyles in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will monitor class safety, track attendance, respond to emergencies per YMCA protocol, and collaborate with staff to maintain clean facilities and a positive member experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading group fitness classes is recommended.
• Ability to engage members of all skill levels.
• Knowledge of wellness trends and safe exercise practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from class 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.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and class 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 class participants related to class or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate participation records.
• Create a positive environment where everyone feels welcome, encourage, and motivate others to become more involved in the YMCA. Greet and interact with members in a friendly manner.
• Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants at the YMCA.
• Responds to any emergencies with YMCA protocol.
• Attend all department meetings.
• If unable to work due to sickness, vacation, etc. responsible for finding shift coverage and communicating to supervisor.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Group Fitness Instructor position supports the work of the YMCA of Collier County, Inc., a leading not-for-profit organization committed to strengthening the communities in Collier County through its core focus areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. This position delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Responds to member and guest needs, promotes memberships and programs, and maintains cleanliness and organization of the welcome center and fitness floor. Instructs group fitness classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Asks and answers questions from class 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.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and class 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 class participants related to class or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate participation records.
• Create a positive environment where everyone feels welcome, encourage, and motivate others to become more involved in the YMCA. Greet and interact with members in a friendly manner.
• Provide excellent service to members, guests, and program participants at the YMCA.
• Responds to any emergencies with YMCA protocol.
• Attend all department meetings.
• If unable to work due to sickness, vacation, etc. responsible for finding shift coverage and communicating to supervisor.