Water Aerobics / Aqua Fit / Aqua Zumba Instructor

YMCA San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Davis Scott Family YMCA in San Antonio, TX seeks a part-time group fitness instructor to lead engaging, safe, and inclusive fitness classes for members of varying abilities and fitness levels.

Responsibilities include fostering community, maintaining class records, and adhering to YMCA policies while ensuring ongoing certification maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and a welcoming environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes.
• General knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems, cardiovascular and strength training, health and wellness techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate group interaction and teamwork.
• National certification in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification required, or may be obtained within six months of employment.
• Additional certifications in cycling, Pilates, Yoga, ZUMBA, etc., are required.
• Certifications required within the first week: Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first 60 days: YMCA HealthyLifestyles, YMCA approved basic life saving skills (CPR, First Aid, AED).

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, and educational group fitness classes as directed to accomplish YMCA goals.
• Answer member questions to support goal achievement for healthy living.
• Build genuine relationships with members and foster a community among members and staff.
• Observe and adjust class approach for varied participant abilities, conditions, health, and culture.
• Document accurate class attendance records timely.
• Attend all required staff meetings and follow YMCA policies and procedures.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Interpersonal skills

Education

National certification in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications (required within first week)

CPR/First Aid/AED (required within first60 days)

Job description

Job Category: Health and Wellness

Requisition Number: GROUP004239

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $25 USD per hour

Locations

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Davis Scott Family YMCA
1213 Iowa St
San Antonio, TX 78203, USA

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthylivingand social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health,abilityand cultural needs. Instructs group classes in a safe,supportiveand welcoming environment that promotes member wellness and engagement by following YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are munurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enthusiastically lead an energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness class, as directed by the supervisor, toaccomplishthe YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer questions from members to nurture goal achievement related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of current wellness trends from respected industry leaders to inform and support members.
• Build effective, genuine, and professional relationships with members; encourage building a community by fostering connections with other members and YMCA staff.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Documentaccurateclass attendance records ona timelybasis.
• Begin each class with a Higher Thought,storyor inspirational word.
• Attend all required staff meetings; departmental, branchand, association level.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain required certification(s) by meeting/exceeding continuing education requirements andkeepcurrent with legitimate trends in individualproficiencyand the industry.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medicaladviceand dispensing or endorsing any commercial healthproductsespecially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performanceenhancingsubstancesand pain relievers/treatments/therapies.
• Refrain from the promotion of any merchandise or services from outside the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes is preferred.
• Have a general knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems,cardiovascular andstrength training, and health and wellness techniques.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and be able tofacilitategroup interaction/socialization and exhibit teamwork with members, co-workers, and management staff.
• National certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA,FitTour, ISSA, NETA, andsome others) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification required * , ormay be obtained within six months of employment.
• Additionalcertification(s) in otherproficiencies/areas of expertise (i.e., Group Cycling, Les Mills Programming, Pilates, Yoga, ZUMBA, etc.) arerequired.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first60 daysof hire: YMCA HealthyLifestyles,YMCA approved basiclife savingskills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.

*The following instructor certifications are exempted from the National Group Exercise requirement.However, you are strongly encouraged to obtain this type of certification as it serves as a foundation for movement and provides other basic education information needed for leading any group exercise class:

• Pilates - National Commission for Certifying Agencies NCCA accredited Pilates school certification

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work isgenerally performedindoors in a health & wellness facility with the use of fitness equipment or, on occasion, outdoors with supervisor approval.
• Physical ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of theposition;including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Visual acuityrequiredfor reading computer screens and other documents as well as teaching a safe group exercise class.
• The instructor must be able to correct unsafe movement in a nurturing, encouraging manner, and consistently deliver professional instruction to a wide variety of learning styles and skill levels.

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