Youth Fitness Coach: Inspire Confidence & Healthy Habits

Ymca Of The North Shore; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts on YMCA programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, MA is seeking a Youth Fitness Instructor for part-time evenings. Design and lead engaging fitness classes for youth ages 7–16, promoting healthy habits and confidence through movement.

You will foster a positive environment, tailor workouts to various fitness levels, and maintain safety and organization in the fitness space while collaborating with parents and the YMCA community.

Qualifications

• Current certification from ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA or equivalent.
• Experience with youth in fitness, coaching, recreation, education, or youth development.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate fitness programs.
• Commitment to YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging, age-appropriate fitness classes for youth ages 7–16.
• Create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages participation and teamwork.
• Adapt workouts for varying fitness levels and abilities.
• Teach exercise techniques, body mechanics, injury prevention, and healthy habits.
• Monitor progress and modify activities to promote success.
• Build relationships with participants and communicate progress with parents/guardians.
• Support promotion and growth of youth fitness programming within the YMCA and local community.
• Maintain a safe, clean fitness environment following YMCA safety policies.

Skills

Fitness certification

Youth experience

Communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Positive coaching

Injury prevention

Program design

YMCA values

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, MA is seeking a Youth Fitness Instructor for part-time evenings. Design and lead engaging fitness classes for youth ages 7–16, promoting healthy habits and confidence through movement.

You will foster a positive environment, tailor workouts to various fitness levels, and maintain safety and organization in the fitness space while collaborating with parents and the YMCA community.