SilverSneakers Instructor

Tom A. Finch Community YMCA; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Access to YMCA activities & classes

Discounted YMCA programs

Job summary

Tom A. Finch Community YMCA in Thomasville, NC is seeking a SilverSneakers Instructor for a part-time role.

The instructor will design and lead safe, engaging fitness classes tailored for older adults, offering adaptations for varying abilities and promoting strength, balance, and social connection. Responsibilities include demonstrating exercises, guiding participants, maintaining a safe class environment, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• SilverSneakers instructor certification or training required.
• Experience with older adults or teaching group classes preferred.
• Must complete online trainings: Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification – provided by the YMCA.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare safe, engaging SilverSneakers routines for older adults with varying fitness levels.
• Demonstrate proper technique and provide clear instruction throughout each class.
• Foster a welcoming environment to encourage social connection and participation.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Maintain equipment and keep the group exercise area clean and safe.
• Follow YMCA emergency procedures and respond appropriately.
• Communicate participant concerns or issues to YMCA staff.
• Participate in required continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Teaching group classes

Experience with older adults

Education

SilverSneakers instructor certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Bloodborne Pathogens training

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Category: Wellness
Location: Tom A. Finch Community YMCA

Job Type: Part Time

Description:

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Director of Healthy Living, the SilverSneakers Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading safe, effective, and engaging fitness classes designed specifically for older adults. The instructor will provide modifications and adaptations to accommodate varying fitness levels and abilities while promoting strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, independence, and overall well‑being.

The SilverSneakers Instructor will also foster a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages social connection, member engagement, and continued participation in healthy living activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and prepare safe, effective, and engaging SilverSneakers class routines appropriate for older adults with varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Demonstrate proper exercise techniques and provide clear verbal and visual instruction throughout each class.
• Allow time before and after class for member interaction and engagement to build relationships and strengthen the sense of community.
• Start and end classes on time.
• Maintain and properly use exercise equipment and ensure the group exercise area is clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all YMCA emergency procedures and maintain awareness of appropriate emergency response protocols.
• Communicate participant concerns, injuries, equipment issues, or other relevant information to the appropriate YMCA staff member.
• Participate in required continuing education and professional development related to fitness, older‑adult exercise, SilverSneakers programming, and YMCA objectives.

PART TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Free Membership to the Tom A. Finch Community YMCA
• Access to a full range of YMCA activities and classes
• Discounted YMCA programs

Requirements:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• SilverSneakers instructor certification/training is required or must be obtained as directed by the YMCA.
• Experience working with older adults or teaching group exercise classes is preferred.
• Must complete required online trainings, including Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification – provided by the Y.
• Must successfully complete required criminal background check and drug screen.

DISCLAIMERS

• Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen
• All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified applicants and employees. Please see your supervisor should you have questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all‑inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by their supervisor. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by senior management.

1010 Mendenhall Street
Thomasville, NC 27360