Group Fitness Instructor — Safe, Energetic Classes

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts

Benefits package including Health, F?,

Retirement plan

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Cleveland is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead high-quality group fitness classes across multiple branches. The role requires CPR/BLS, First Aid, and Nationally recognized Group Exercise certification, with a 30-day window to complete required trainings.

The instructor will plan engaging workouts, monitor participants, ensure safety, and may teach virtually or on-site. Travel to branches may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Certification in CPR (BLS or Professional Rescuer), Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration within 30 days of hire.
• Current national NCCA-accredited Group Exercise Instructor certification, or YMCA Group Exercise Instructor certification; if not certified, obtain within 90 days.
• Must maintain all required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach safe, enjoyable group exercise classes with appropriate progressions and cueing.
• Select music and tempo suitable for class format and population served.
• Oversee equipment use, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and be prepared 5+ minutes before class."
• Plan class composition and choreography with varying routines.
• Record attendance accurately and manage class logistics.
• Potential travel to multiple branches or offsite locations to lead classes.
• Lead classes in live or recorded virtual environments.
• Follow child abuse reporting procedures and maintain mandated reporter responsibilities.

Skills

Group Exercise Instructor cert

CPR/BLS

First Aid cert

Emergency Oxygen Admin

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

YMCA of Greater Cleveland is hiring a Group Exercise Instructor to design and lead high-quality group fitness classes across multiple branches. The role requires CPR/BLS, First Aid, and Nationally recognized Group Exercise certification, with a 30-day window to complete required trainings.

The instructor will plan engaging workouts, monitor participants, ensure safety, and may teach virtually or on-site. Travel to branches may be required.