Wellness Instructor

YMCA of the Roses; Weigelstown (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Discounts on programs and lessons

Free Child Watch (up to 3 hours perday

Job summary

YMCA of the Roses is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor for the Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA in Dover, PA. This part-time role features flexible evening hours and a focus on leading safe, engaging fitness classes for diverse participants.

You will help strengthen community wellness through goal-oriented classes, build relationships with members and staff, and uphold safety standards while staying current with wellness trends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification required before teaching the first class.
• Experience in group exercise classes (participant or instructor) 1–2 years.
• Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire.
• Complete the following within 3 months of hire: Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y; Foundations of Listen First; Principles of Member Health and Wellness; Group Exercise at the Y; Foundations of Group Exercise (ACE).

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, effective land or water wellness classes improving strength, flexibility, balance.
• Put health and well-being first, providing exercise modifications for safety and success.
• Build authentic relationships with class participants and YMCA staff.
• Available to regularly scheduled classes and substitute as needed.
• Keep up with wellness trends to support participants.
• Set up and maintain equipment; report unsafe conditions.
• Begin and end class on time.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Wear approved attire; YMCA shirt provided.
• Follow YMCA safety procedures; complete incident reports as necessary.
• Serve as a role model; attend staff meetings and certifications.
• Maintain certification by attending CEC classes and updating paperwork.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Inspire. Motivate. Move.

As a Group Exercise Instructor at the Bob Hoffman Dover YMCA, you'll energize and engage members by leading safe, effective, and fun fitness classes for all ages and ability levels. You'll be a key part of fostering a strong sense of community, helping participants build confidence, improve their health, and achieve their wellness goals. This is a part‑time position with flexible evening hours.

Benefits Include:

• FREE Access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations
• Program and lesson discounts
• FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness Instructor works to conduct a safe, effective, educational and fun wellness class in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the YMCA of the ROSES.

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 nurturing: 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:

1. Conducts a safe and effective land or water based wellness class designed to improve muscular and cardiovascular strength, flexibility and range of motion, balance, coordination and well being
2. Puts the health and well‑being of the class participant first in all aspects, providing exercise modifications for participant safety and success
3. Builds authentic relationships with class participants, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members to enhance membership
4. Is available to work regularly scheduled classes and to serve as a substitute instructor during weekday, weeknight and weekend classes as necessary
5. Maintains working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
6. Secures, sets‑up and maintains equipment and facility as required for class, reporting any unsafe facility concerns to the Wellness Coordinator/Director
7. Begins and ends class on time
8. Maintains accurate attendance records
9. Wears appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members; one YMCA staff shirt is provided and additional shirts may be purchased
10. Applies YMCA OF THE ROSES policy/procedures for emergency situations, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
11. Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior.
12. Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
13. Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA OF THE ROSES.
14. Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Must have valid CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification before teaching the first class.
• Experience as a participant and/or instructing between 1 to 2 years in a group exercise class or classes.
• Complete Living our Cause within 1 month of hire
• Complete the following within 3 months of hire:

1. Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
2. Foundations of Listen First
3. Principles of Member Health and Wellness
4. Group Exercise at the Y
5. Foundations of Group Exercise (offered by ACE)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to e xert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.