YMCA Silver Spring Group Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Group Exercise Instructor at our Silver Spring facility. You will lead diverse classes and promote healthy living within the community.

You will teach Yoga, Zumba, Barre, Cycle, Pilates, and more, ensuring safety and motivating participants. CPR/AED and national group-exercise certification required.

We offer competitive pay, a supportive team, and staff perks including a free YMCA membership for you and your family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ and able to conduct safe, motivating group classes.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Nationally recognized group exercise certification or specialty certs (Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead group exercise classes (Yoga, Zumba, Barre, Cycle, HIIT, etc.).
• Ensure safety and proper form during classes.
• Engage participants and promote YMCA programs.
• Maintain attendance and equipment readiness.

Skills

Group exercise

Communication

Motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

YMCA Silver Spring Group Exercise Instructor

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 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 : Group Exercise Instructor Salary :$25.00(Commensurate with experience and certs) 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

There are various specialtiesof Group Exercise Instructors: Yoga (all levels), Zumba, Barre, Cycle, Les Mills classes, PiYo, Pilates, Kickboxing, Boot Camp/HIIT, Strength Training, Tai Chi, Step Aerobics, and more.

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

• 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-imageand 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 equipment


• Keeps class attendance and records


• Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events


• Other duties as required

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 Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba, Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts,Spin/Indoor Cycle,Les Mills, Barre.

• 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-imageand 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 equipment


• Keeps class attendance and records


• Participates in branch recruitment for class participants or in program promotion events


• Other duties as required

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 Yoga Alliance, CrossFit, Zumba, Pilates/Pilates Reformer, Martial Arts,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.

Benefits: Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents ; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.

9800 Hastings Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA