Senior Fitness Instructor

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges; Livingston (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid sick leave

a legal plan

disability insurance

life insurance

403 (b) plan

an employee assistance program

professional development opportunities

Metro Y program discounts

complimentary use of YMCA facilities

Job summary

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges seeks a part-time Group Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging, and inclusive classes for adults of all ages and abilities in a welcoming YMCA setting. You will deliver evidence-based formats, provide clear demonstrations, and adapt moves for mobility, balance, and overall wellness.

Ideal candidates hold Group Exercise and Senior Fitness certifications, with CPR/AED and First Aid on hand.

Qualifications

• Lead safe, effective, engaging, and inclusive group exercise classes per YMCA and national standards.
• Prepare for and deliver classes for varying ages, abilities, and health conditions with modifications.
• Provide clear verbal and visual instruction and demonstrations of proper exercise technique.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective, engaging, and inclusive group exercise classes in accordance with YMCA and nationally recognized industry standards.
• Prepare for and deliver classes appropriate for participants of varying ages, abilities, health conditions, fitness levels, and experience, including appropriate exercise modifications and progressions.
• Provide clear verbal and visual instruction, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and maintain current knowledge of exercise science, assigned formats, and industry best practices.
• Approach classes with preparedness (music, equipment, materials) and start/end on schedule.
• Create a welcoming, supportive environment that makes participants feel seen, valued, and connected to the YMCA community.
• Build relationships with members, learn names, encourage interaction, celebrate milestones, and provide exceptional service.
• Respond to member questions and connect to wellness programs and services.
• Support member engagement and retention through consistent relationship building and positive class experiences.
• Maintain a safe exercise environment; inspect equipment and report issues.
• Monitor participants for fatigue, discomfort, or health concerns and respond appropriately.
• Follow YMCA procedures and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Safety focus

Client engagement

Modifications & progressions

Clear communication

Class prep & time management

Education

National Group Exercise Certification

Senior Fitness Specialty Certification

EnhanceFitness

Moving For Better Balance

CPR/AED

First Aid

Job description

Description

• Lead safe, evidence-based, and age-appropriate exercise programs designed to promote independence, functional fitness, balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, cognitive health, and social engagement. Provide clear instruction, demonstrations, and appropriate modifications to accommodate participants with varying abilities, fitness levels, health considerations, and levels of experience. Incorporate exercises and activities that support everyday functional movement, confidence, fall prevention, and overall quality of life while creating a welcoming, supportive, and socially connected environment that encourages continued participation and healthy aging.

Requirements

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective, engaging, and inclusive group exercise classes in accordance with YMCA and nationally recognized industry standards.
• Prepare for and deliver classes appropriate for participants of varying ages, abilities, health conditions, fitness levels, and experience, including appropriate exercise modifications and progressions.
• Provide clear verbal and visual instruction, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and maintain current knowledge of exercise science, assigned formats, and industry best practices.
• Arrive prepared with appropriate music, equipment, and class materials, and begin and end classes according to the scheduled times.
• Create a welcoming, supportive environment in which participants feel seen, valued, encouraged, and connected to the YMCA community.
• Build positive relationships with members by learning and using names when possible, encouraging interaction, recognizing achievements, celebrating milestones, and providing exceptional service.
• Respond to member questions regarding fitness, wellness programming, and YMCA services within the scope of practice, and connect or promote members to programs and services that support their wellness goals.
• Support member engagement and retention through consistent relationship building and a positive class experience.
• Maintain a safe exercise environment before, during, and after each class; inspect equipment before use and promptly report damaged or unsafe equipment.
• Monitor participants throughout each class and respond appropriately to signs of fatigue, discomfort, injury, or other health or safety concerns.
• Follow YMCA emergency procedures, incident reporting requirements, risk management practices, confidentiality standards, and professional boundaries.
• Accurately record class attendance and complete required reports and documentation in designated YMCA systems and within established timelines.
• Clock in and out using Paylocity in accordance with Association procedures.
• Communicate schedule conflicts, availability concerns, and substitution needs promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support YMCA special events, wellness initiatives, branch promotions, and other activities as requested.
• Utilize age-friendly teaching techniques.
• Incorporate fall prevention strategies.
• Monitor participants for fatigue and medical concerns.
• Encourage social interaction and community building.
• Provide chair-based and standing exercise modifications.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• National Group Exercise Certification
• Senior Fitness Specialty Certification
• Enhance®Fitness
• Moving For Better Balance, SAIL, or equivalent preferred
• CPR/AED
• First Aid

Part Time Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

• paid sick leave
• a legal plan
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility
• a 403 (b) plan
• an employee assistance program
• professional development opportunities
• Metro Y program discounts
• complimentary use of YMCA facilities