Water Fitness Instructor - Group Class Lead (Tier 3)

YMCA of Greater Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor Tier 3 to lead safe, engaging group exercise programs both land and water. You will design routines, engage members, and help grow attendance while promoting the YMCA mission.

The role requires at least 5 years of teaching experience and current ACE or AEA certification, along with flexibility to teach multiple formats and hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of group fitness teaching required.
• ACE Group Exercise Certification or AEA Water Fitness Certification required.
• Ability to teach 2+ class formats.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare class routines that meet safety guidelines.
• Engage with members before and after classes to build relationships.
• Record attendance and maintain 70% target with growth.
• Teach a minimum of 2 classes per week (8/month) with substitutes as needed.
• Start and end classes on time; maintain equipment and area clean.
• Participate in Community Outreach campaigns; follow branch emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings; pursue continuing education.
• Support the mission and objectives of YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Skills

Teaching experience

ACE Certification

Water Fitness Certification

2+ formats

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliable

Outgoing personality

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

YMCA of Greater Charlotte is seeking a Group Fitness Instructor Tier 3 to lead safe, engaging group exercise programs both land and water. You will design routines, engage members, and help grow attendance while promoting the YMCA mission.

The role requires at least 5 years of teaching experience and current ACE or AEA certification, along with flexibility to teach multiple formats and hours.