Group Fitness Instructor: Energetic, Safe Community Classes

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate group classes under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director. You will engage with class participants, monitor health concerns and limitations, ensure safety, manage setup and takedown, and uphold all YMCA safety and cleanliness protocols.

Responsibilities include arriving on time, preparing the facility, using family-friendly music, coordinating substitutions when

Qualifications

• Must pass State of Florida background check and YMCA policy screening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with high energy and a positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
• Possess fitness-related certification and 1+ year of fitness experience.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective group exercise classes.
• Arrive on time and prepare facility for opening.
• Follow the class format and start/finish on schedule.
• Ensure classes are safe and use family-friendly music.
• Learn participants' health concerns and monitor limitations.
• Supervise participants and manage equipment after class.
• Arrange substitutes if unavailable and inform supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-starter

High energy

Positive attitude

Safety compliance

Team participation

Time management

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED

Blood Borne Pathogens training

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class

Fitness certification

Age 18+ requirement

Florida background check

Job description

YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate group classes under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director. You will engage with class participants, monitor health concerns and limitations, ensure safety, manage setup and takedown, and uphold all YMCA safety and cleanliness protocols.

Responsibilities include arriving on time, preparing the facility, using family-friendly music, coordinating substitutions when