Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a motivated Group Fitness Instructor to lead engaging classes and promote safe exercise experiences for members. You will deliver high-quality sessions, maintain safety standards, and encourage member participation while embodying the YMCA core values.

Responsibilities include instruction across modalities, attendance tracking, and coordinating substitutes when needed. This role requires 18+ years, current First Aid/CPR-AED, and appropriate group fitness credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
• National or YMCA group fitness certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality group fitness classes as directed by the program manager.
• Create a welcoming, engaging group fitness experience focused on safety and member engagement.
• Teach effective, safe exercise classes with proper form and cues.
• Demonstrate YMCA values in all interactions with staff and members.
• Track class attendance using branch processes.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivation.
• Encourage member involvement and identify potential volunteers and donors.
• Conduct class announcements as needed.
• Operate all equipment safely and report issues to branch staff.
• Arrange substitutes when needed.
• MMA, Karate, and other fitness modalities included.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

First Aid & CPR/AED certification

Group fitness certification (ACE/NETA/AFAA/NASM or YMCA Foundations)

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of community members. At the YMCA, we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead high quality group fitness classes, as directed by the program manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals

• Create a welcoming and engaging group fitness experience with a focus on safety, quality, and member engagement

• Teach effective, safe and enjoyable exercise classes using proper explanations on exercise form, progressions, cueing techniques and incorporation of music (if applicable)

• Demonstrate the Y’s core values and attributes in all interactions with staff, members and guests

• Track class attendance using the Y’s designated processes and systems

• Develop positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance

• Encourage member involvement in the Y and identifies potential volunteers and donors

• Conduct class announcements as designated by branch staff

• Operate all equipment properly and promptly report any problems to branch staff
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary
• Obtain a substitute instructor when needed
• MMA, Karate, and other modalities of fitness included

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Required Certifications: current state approved First Aid and CPR/AED, current, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in-group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes preferred