Programs Instructor (Pickleball) - Trussville YMCA

YMCA; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on YMCA programs (50%)

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a part-time Programs Instructor at the Trussville Branch to lead fitness, wellness, recreation, or enrichment classes for participants of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Join a mission-driven organization with flexible hours, perks, and opportunities for growth while helping members improve health and build community in Trussville, AL.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Prior experience instructing classes or teaching in wellness, fitness, recreation, or related field preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Certifications required within 30 days of start (First Aid/CPR/AED, YMCA Risk Management and Safety training).

Responsibilities

• Conducts beginner and intermediate pickleball clinics for youth and adults.
• Instructing programs (wellness, fitness, recreation, enrichment, or sports-based) in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Preparing and organizing class content, materials, and equipment.
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation and community-building.
• Following YMCA safety, emergency response, and risk management policies.
• Maintaining and reporting on equipment and supply needs.
• Keeping accurate attendance and participation records.
• Communicating program information and schedules, and referring members to other YMCA programs.
• Attending required staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Instructing classes

Wellness programming

Community engagement

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Education

Background check

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Trussville Branch - Trussville, AL 35173, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly

Do you love helping people move, grow, and feel their best? The YMCA is looking for an energetic, welcoming Programs Instructor to lead fitness, wellness, recreation, or enrichment classes for participants of all backgrounds and skill levels. If you thrive on building community and want a job that makes a real difference every day, this could be the perfect fit.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducts beginner and intermediate pickleball clinics for youth and adults
• Instructing programs (wellness, fitness, recreation, enrichment, or sports-based) in accordance with YMCA guidelines
• Preparing and organizing class content, materials, and equipment
• Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages participation and community-building
• Following YMCA safety, emergency response, and risk management policies
• Maintaining and reporting on equipment and supply needs
• Keeping accurate attendance and participation records
• Communicating program information and schedules, and referring members to other YMCA programs
• Attending required staff meetings and trainings

Why This Job Is a Great Fit

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching, coaching, or leading group activities and wants flexible hours alongside meaningful, mission-driven work. You'll get to build real relationships with participants while helping them reach their health and wellness goals.

Perks & Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members
• 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more
• Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA
• Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community

What We're Looking For

Someone enthusiastic, reliable, and comfortable leading instructional or activity-based sessions, with a genuine interest in wellness, fitness, recreation, or enrichment programming.

Qualifications: Requirements

• Minimum age of 18
• Prior experience instructing classes, teaching, or working in wellness, fitness, recreation, or a related field preferred
• Successful completion of a background check
• Certifications required within 30 days of start (as applicable to the class):
• First Aid/CPR/AED (valid 2 years, unless otherwise noted)
• Completion of required YMCA Risk Management and Safety training prior to start and annually thereafter

Expectations

• Ability to plan and lead physical activities in various settings
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and other movements required by the specific class or activity
• Physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform essential job functions
• Adherence to YMCA policies on boundaries with children and teens, abuse risk management training, and mandated reporting requirements

What Success Looks Like

Participants feel welcomed, supported, and motivated in your classes. Attendance and engagement grow as word spreads about the quality of your sessions, and your classroom becomes a place where people build both fitness and community.

More Than Just a Job

At the Y, you're not just teaching a class - you're helping build healthier, more connected communities. Every session you lead is a chance to make someone's day better.