Group Fitness Instructor – Free YMCA Membership & Flexible Hours

Philaymca; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

On-site childcare (where available)

Future planning assistance at the Y

Job summary

Haverford Area YMCA is seeking a certified group fitness instructor to lead engaging classes at the Havertown location. The role emphasizes transforming lives through community fitness and strong member connections.

You will plan routines, motivate participants, and promote healthy lifestyles while ensuring a safe class environment. Eligible applicants are 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification or national certification.

Qualifications

• Certified group fitness instructor
• Experience with group exercise classes preferred
• Strong leadership and member service skills
• Ability to motivate and engage participants of varying fitness levels

Responsibilities

• Model healthy living and personal fitness in classes
• Plan routines and choreography within YMCA standards
• Encourage and support members to adopt healthy lifestyles
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of members and staff; report hazards
• Deliver excellent service and respond to member needs for class quality
• Monitor safe movement and technique in all classes
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and incident reporting

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Leadership

Member service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Haverford Area YMCA is seeking a certified group fitness instructor to lead engaging classes at the Havertown location. The role emphasizes transforming lives through community fitness and strong member connections.

You will plan routines, motivate participants, and promote healthy lifestyles while ensuring a safe class environment. Eligible applicants are 18+, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification or national certification.