Part-Time Early-Morning Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Greenville; Verdin Estates (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Free individual Y membership, with 75%

50% Discount on Programs, including...

20% Discount on Personal Training.

12% Retirement Contribution once fully

403b Retirement Savings Plan.

Job summary

YMCA of Greenville seeks a dedicated Group Exercise Instructor to lead early-morning classes with a focus on safety and effective workouts. The role requires current national certifications and CPR/First Aid; you will engage members, deliver well-structured sessions, and uphold YMCA procedures.

As part-time staff, you’ll join a mission-driven team, enjoy member benefits, and contribute to a healthy community from dawn sessions through the day.

Qualifications

• Instructors must hold current nationally recognized certification to teach group exercise.
• Water class instructors must have Water Art/Water in Motion/YASA certifications.
• Specialty class instructors must hold specialty certification (Cycle, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, etc.).
• Must hold CPR/AED, First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention and BBP certifications.
• Excellent member service skills and knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office and email; marketing and sales ability.
• Desire for health, wellness and fitness promotion.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the branch in time to clock in and prepare to teach.
• Begin and end classes on time; announce format and design.
• Ensure proper warm-up, main body, cool down; fit equipment and music to class.
• Keep classes fresh with new music and movement patterns.
• Know emergency procedures and location of First Aid and AED.
• Report incidents and leave room clean and stored.
• Collaborate with supervisor and other instructors; substitute when needed.
• Act as YMCA ambassador and get to know members' names.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Anatomy knowledge

Kinesiology

Physiology

Office & email

Marketing & selling

Time management

Passion for health

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

BBP Certification

Child Abuse Prevention Training

ACE/AFAA/ACSM/NETA Certification

Job description

YMCA of Greenville seeks a dedicated Group Exercise Instructor to lead early-morning classes with a focus on safety and effective workouts. The role requires current national certifications and CPR/First Aid; you will engage members, deliver well-structured sessions, and uphold YMCA procedures.

As part-time staff, you’ll join a mission-driven team, enjoy member benefits, and contribute to a healthy community from dawn sessions through the day.