Sprint Group Fitness Instructor – Part-Time

City of Lincoln; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings

Tuition discounts at Missouri Baptist/

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part‑time fitness instructor in Illinois to lead classes, assess participant fitness, and provide safe, motivating guidance. The role requires ensuring safety, proper technique, and clear instructional cues while maintaining a clean wellness area and equipment setup.

Applicants should be 18+, have a high school diploma, and at least one year of related experience or as a class participant, leader, or instructor, plus current NCCA‑accredited certification.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years' experience as a class participant, leader, instructor, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to continuing education and takes courses to expand knowledge and skills.
• Attends required meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Screens students for risk factors and health limitations that may affect participation.
• Provides pre-class instructions and explains goals, pulse taking and target heart rate ranges.
• Demonstrates safe exercise technique and modifies for individuals with limitations.
• Assesses fitness levels and directs students to appropriate classes.
• Ensures safe environment, footwear, clothing, ventilation and flooring; maintains class atmosphere.
• Maintains contact with participants, monitors fatigue, and cues transitions.
• Encourages progression and applies overload and rest principles.
• Sets up and stores equipment and maintains wellness area cleanliness.
• Arranges substitutes when instructors cannot attend scheduled classes.

Skills

Instructor experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a part‑time fitness instructor in Illinois to lead classes, assess participant fitness, and provide safe, motivating guidance. The role requires ensuring safety, proper technique, and clear instructional cues while maintaining a clean wellness area and equipment setup.

Applicants should be 18+, have a high school diploma, and at least one year of related experience or as a class participant, leader, or instructor, plus current NCCA‑accredited certification.