YMCA Reston - Group Exercise Instructor

Ymcadc; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington as a Group Exercise Instructor and inspire community members through fitness. This part-time role requires an enthusiastic individual to lead classes like Barre, Cycle, and Les Mills. Flexible hours and competitive pay available along with developmental opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership for employee

10% employer-funded retirement plan

403(b) savings plan

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to conduct safe and effective group exercise classes.
• Outgoing personality to relate well to participants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging fitness experiences.
• Create positive class atmosphere and motivate participants.
• Promote Y activities to attendees.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

AED Certification

Nationally recognized group exercise certification

Spin/Indoor Cycle Certification

Les Mills Certification

Barre Certification

Job description

12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: P/T Group Exercise Instructor Salary: $25.00 hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

The YMCA Fairfax County Reston is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Group Exercise Instructors to join our team for the following classes. Barre, Cycle, and Les Mills classes . The group exercise instructor is responsible for instructing group fitness classes that exceed member expectations, promote services to attain and retain members, and provide a positive and fun group fitness experience.

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Group Exercise Instructor include but are not limited to:

• Deliver the Ultimate Fitness Experience to every member, every time
• Create a positive class atmosphere and motivate members to reach their goals through group fitness
• Teach safe and effective classes in accordance with industry standards
• Promote the Y activities and programs to class attendees
• Be available to members before and after class

Schedule :

Flexible teaching hours in mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications and Skills:

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. Current CPR, AED. Nationally recognized group exercise certification and/or other specialty certifications like Spin/Indoor Cycle, Les Mills, Barre.

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.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; free YMCA membership for employee , numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190, USA