In-Water Fitness Instructor | Build Community & Wellness

YMCA of Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free 1 Parent Family Membership

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Paid Leave for All

Job summary

YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Water Fitness Instructor to lead safe, welcoming water exercise classes for members. You will plan routines, teach in-water, and help promote other YMCA offerings while ensuring safety and high engagement.

Responsibilities include on-time class sessions, pulse checks, and answering member questions, with a commitment to wellness trends and required certifications. On-site, member-focused role with supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• No group fitness certification required at hire; obtain YMCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification within one year.
• Within 60 days of hire, obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications and complete onboarding, including Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Reporter, IL Gateway Registry modules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging water exercise classes with clear instructions, safe techniques, modifications, warm-ups, and cool-downs.
• In-water instruction to build member relationships, increase engagement and retention, and promote other YMCA classes.
• Start and end classes on time with smooth transitions and pulse checks as appropriate.
• Encourage all fitness levels and answer member questions before and after class.
• Keep attendance records and maintain required training and certifications.
• Follow YMCA policies and emergency procedures; reflect caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in service.

Skills

Water exercise instruction

Member engagement

Safety awareness

Job description

YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Water Fitness Instructor to lead safe, welcoming water exercise classes for members. You will plan routines, teach in-water, and help promote other YMCA offerings while ensuring safety and high engagement.

Responsibilities include on-time class sessions, pulse checks, and answering member questions, with a commitment to wellness trends and required certifications. On-site, member-focused role with supportive team culture.