Group Fitness Instructor I – Land & Water

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Level I Group Exercise Instructor to lead land and water classes at the Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA. The role involves class setup, music selection, and educating participants on health and wellness concepts.

Under the Wellness Director, you will maintain certifications, train in THE COACH APPROACH, and support YMCA initiatives while ensuring a safe, family-friendly environment for all members.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high degree of human-relations skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• May have less than one year of experience in teaching group exercise or one or more years of participation.
• Land instructors must obtain YMCA/ACE Online Group Exercise Instructor Certification (or equivalency) within 60 days of hire date.
• Water instructors must obtain YMCA/AEA online certification and YMCA certifications within 60 days of hire date.
• Must pass background checks and maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily program tasks related to group exercise.
• Promote, monitor, and ensure group exercise classes run smoothly.
• Maintain CPR/AED and other required certifications.
• Log class attendance in GroupEx PRO by the deadline and check for updates twice weekly.
• Assist in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Ensure proper music is used and appropriate class setup.

Skills

Human relations

Education

High school or GED

Tools

GroupEx PRO

CPR/AED certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Level I Group Exercise Instructor to lead land and water classes at the Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA. The role involves class setup, music selection, and educating participants on health and wellness concepts.

Under the Wellness Director, you will maintain certifications, train in THE COACH APPROACH, and support YMCA initiatives while ensuring a safe, family-friendly environment for all members.