TRX Group Exercise Instructor - Hendersonville

YMCA of Western North Carolina; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual membership to YMCA ofW

Discounted household memberships

Discounted program fees

403(b) retirement plan (optional)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Western North Carolina seeks an energetic Group Exercise Instructor to lead engaging classes at the Hendersonville location. You will deliver safe, effective wellness sessions for members and guests, upholding YMCA standards and guiding participants of varying abilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, promoting class participation, and supporting wellness events within the branch community. CPR/AED/First Aid certifications are required and ongoing CEUs are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current certifications listed, including group exercise certification and safety qualifications.
• CPR, AED, First Aid and related certifications must be active.
• Able to conduct safe, engaging group exercise classes.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and leads group exercise classes to recruit new members and retain existing members.
• Maintains fitness equipment, rooms, and storage areas.
• Demonstrates proper fitness components: warm-up, cardio, flexibility, cool down.
• Provides a safe and enjoyable environment and promotes class participation.
• Covers shifts and documents attendance.
• Ensures YMCA policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains CEUs/certifications.
• Assists with wellness events as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Accredited Group Exercise Certification

CPR

AED

First Aid

O2

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Hendersonville Family YMCA - Hendersonville, NC 28739, Position Type: Part-time Hourly, Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Hours Vary, Job Category: Wellness,

ABOUT US

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well‑being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school‑age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Group Exercise Instructor, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional service to all members, guests, and program participants. You will be responsible for completing the performance of implemented wellness strategies; this includes delivering thoughtful, engaging, safe, effective, and enjoyable Group Exercise classes to YMCA members and guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches and leads group exercise classes in a way that supports the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members to meet association goals.
• Maintains group fitness equipment, rooms, and storage areas.
• Demonstrates and promotes knowledge of proper group fitness components, i.e., warm-up, aerobic exercise, flexibility, cool down, etc.
• Provides a safe and fun environment for participants.
• Promotes and encourages class participation to grow class attendance numbers by providing a high‑quality experience for members.
• Develops committed relationships: shares knowledge of programs, events, and resources with members throughout the facility and community when representing the YMCA of WNC.
• Covers all shifts or finds coverage if a conflict arises and completes all necessary documentation, including attendance numbers for each class.
• Ensures proper implementation of YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains and earns all necessary certifications and Continuing Education Credits (CEC's or CEU's).
• Assist leadership with special wellness events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Must maintain current certifications in the following:

• An accredited Group Exercise Certification
• Any required certification for a specific branded class or modality.
• CPR
• AED
• O2
• First Aid

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish relationships with staff and members within the community of the YMCA.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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