Group Fitness Instructor

Greater Peoria Family YMCA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Discounted Programming

CPR/First Aid Training

Retirement Benefit

Paid Leave

Training & Advancement

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Greater Peoria Family YMCA is hiring a Group Fitness Instructor to lead energetic, safe classes and support members in reaching health goals within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

You will teach multiple group wellness sessions, maintain attendance records, stay current on wellness trends, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality programs that foster community, fitness, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required.
• National group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM) or YMCA Foundations.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• 1+ year experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads energizing, safe, and educational group classes as directed by supervisor.
• Answers questions from participants to help them meet health goals.
• Maintains knowledge of wellness trends to support members.
• Builds authentic relationships and connects members with the YMCA.
• Observes and adjusts to support diverse abilities and health needs.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records and follows policies.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

AED

Group fitness certs

YMCA Foundations cert

Experience teaching group fitness

Job description

Overview

This Group Fitness Instructor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Discounted Programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave For All
• Opportunities for Training and Advancement
• Work That Makes a Lasting Difference

Posted Salary Range

USD $16.22 - USD $24.34 /Hr.