YMCA Anthony Bowen Water Aerobics Instructor

YMCA; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Washington, DC invites applications for a Group Exercise Coordinator/Wellness Director reporting to leadership and coordinating water aerobics classes. The role emphasizes safety, clear instruction, and supportive guidance for participants across varying fitness levels.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPR/AED certification, a nationally recognized group exercise credential, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold CPR/AED certification.
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification or other specialty certifications.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Instructs water aerobics classes within guidelines and maintains program quality.
• Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members.
• Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time.
• Keeps class attendance records and prepares necessary materials.
• Secures substitutes in advance and provides rosters and lesson plans.
• Attends required meetings and maintains personal certifications.
• Participates in branch recruitment and program promotion events.
• Adheres to YMCA policies and supports the organization’s mission.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR, AED certification

Nationally recognized group exercise certification

Job description

1325 W St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility :

Instructs water aerobics classes within the guidelines of the Association and maintains the quality of programs

Supervisory Responsibility:

No Supervisory responsibility

• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
• Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
• Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
• Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: Group Exercise Coordinator and/or Wellness Director

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates skills and explains them clearly to class members
• Works at learning level of particular class
• Responsible for the safety of all participants during class time
• Works with individual students within class structure to enable all to correct faults, improve self image and progress in their fitness program
• Reports to class on time, prepared with materials and equipment, and dressed in appropriate attire
• Knows emergency procedures and the location of emergency equipments
• Keeps class attendance and records
• Secures qualified substitutes well in advance and provides substitutes with rosters and lesson plans
• Attends pre-session instructor meetings, staff meetings, and instructor workshops as required
• Maintains all personal certifications; attends workshops and recertification training as needed or required
• Prepares teaching area with necessary equipments and returns it to storage at the end of class
• Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events
• Adheres to all YMCA Group Exercise policies and procedures
• Respects the misson of the YMCA and reflects it’s components while instructing the members
• Other duties as required

Customer Service Standards:

Staff Engagement:

• Be in proper uniform with name tags to be easily identified
• Engage members with new workout tips and techniques that are appropriate for them

Facility Excellence:

• I will be informed on programs and offerings from the other service areas.
• I will ensure that all equipment is clean and functional. Repairs will be made within 24 hours with related communication posted.

Show:

• I will recognize all members’ personal accomplishments in an appropriate fashion
• I will help members to stay engaged and follow-up with members that are at risk

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years or older
• Able to conduct safe, effective and motivating Group exercise class.
• Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants
• Demonstrated interest in working with individuals as well as groups of people
• Criminal Background Check
• Current CPR, AED
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba,Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts,Spin/Indoor Cycle,Les Mills, Barre
• Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification

Working Conditions:

• Able to teach at various times during the day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands or arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
• 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.