Senior Fitness & Aquatics Group Instructor

Family YMCA of Black Hawk; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Family YMCA of Black Hawk is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to support wellness programming and community engagement. This role emphasizes a welcoming, cause-centered culture and experience delivering group exercise classes with seniors and aquatics knowledge.

The position requires CPR/AED certification and related training, with opportunities for additional certifications. The YMCA culture focuses on inclusion, development, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and listen-first skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of personal fitness and motivation for wellness.
• Able to lead a group in exercise with rhythm, encouragement, positivity and with poise.
• Modifications offered for all levels of fitness through proper strength, flexibility and core.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and listen-first approach.
• Maintain high personal fitness level and motivation for wellness.
• Lead group exercise sessions with rhythm, encouragement, and poise.
• Offer modifications for all fitness levels through strength, flexibility and core.
• Uphold high standards for fitness and programming, and communicate with members about YMCA programming.

Skills

Customer service

Listening skills

Fitness motivation

Group instruction

Modifications for all levels

Communication

Education

Group Exercise Certification

National Accredited Personal Training Certification

Job description

Family YMCA of Black Hawk is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor to support wellness programming and community engagement. This role emphasizes a welcoming, cause-centered culture and experience delivering group exercise classes with seniors and aquatics knowledge.

The position requires CPR/AED certification and related training, with opportunities for additional certifications. The YMCA culture focuses on inclusion, development, and community impact.