Youth Fitness Instructor - Cape Ann YMCA

Paycom - ATS; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts on YMCA programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Cape Ann YMCA is seeking a Youth Fitness Instructor to design and lead engaging, age-appropriate fitness classes for youth ages 7–16, fostering confidence and healthy habits in a fun, supportive environment. This role emphasizes inclusive instruction, safety, and teamwork, with responsibilities that include adapting workouts, teaching technique, monitoring progress, and communicating goals to families.

A current national fitness certification and being at least 21 are required; schedule Tue–Fri

Qualifications

• Current Personal Trainer Certification or Group Fitness/Fitness Instructor Certification from an accredited organization.
• Experience working with children and teens in fitness, coaching, recreation, education, or youth development setting preferred.
• Passion for helping youth develop healthy habits and confidence through movement and exercise.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate fitness programming for various skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead engaging, age-appropriate fitness classes for youth ages 7–16.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages participation, confidence, and teamwork.
• Adapt workouts to meet the needs and abilities of participants with varying fitness levels.
• Teach proper exercise techniques, body mechanics, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Monitor participant progress and modify activities as needed to promote success.
• Support promotion and growth of youth fitness programming within the YMCA and local community.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Coaching

Program design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field in physical education

Job description

Youth Fitness InstructorInspire Healthy Habits. Build Confidence. Empower the Next Generation.Are you passionate about fitness and enjoy working with children and teens? Do you want to make a lasting impact by helping young people build confidence, develop healthy habits, and discover the joy of staying active? If so, we'd love to have you join our team at the Cape Ann YMCA!As a Youth Fitness Instructor, you'll create a fun, supportive, and engaging environment where youth ages 7–16 can develop strength, improve coordination, and build lifelong fitness habits through age-appropriate exercise and movement.What You'll DoDesign and lead engaging, age-appropriate fitness classes and workouts for youth ages 7–16.Create a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment that encourages participation, confidence, and teamwork.Adapt workouts to meet the needs and abilities of participants with varying fitness levels.Teach proper exercise techniques, body mechanics, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits.Monitor participant progress and modify activities as needed to promote continued success.Build positive relationships with participants and communicate program goals and progress with parents and guardians.Support the promotion and growth of youth fitness programming within the YMCA and local community.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness environment while following all YMCA safety policies and procedures.What We're Looking ForCurrent Personal Trainer Certification or Group Fitness/Fitness Instructor Certification from an accredited, nationally recognized organization (such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, or a comparable organization).Experience working with children and teens in a fitness, coaching, recreation, education, or youth development setting preferred.Passion for helping youth develop healthy habits and confidence through movement and exercise.Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.Positive, energetic, and encouraging approach to coaching and instruction.Knowledge of proper exercise techniques, body mechanics, and injury prevention.Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate fitness programming for a variety of skill and fitness levels.Commitment to the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.Why You'll Love Working at the YMCA of the North ShoreCompetitive pay based on experience.Free YMCA membership.Employee discounts on YMCA programs and services.Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.Supportive, mission-driven team environment.The opportunity to positively impact the health and well-being of children and teens every day.Help the next generation discover a lifelong love of fitness.Apply today and join the Cape Ann YMCA as a Youth Fitness Instructor!Must be a minimum of 21 years of ageBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in physical education or related field preferredCertification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ASCM, NSCA, and NSPA preferredSchedule is Tuesday through Friday from 3pm to 7pmPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading classes and activities, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and liftingMust be able to lift 45-pound weight platesMust be able to work outside when weather permitsMust be able to stand for long periods of timeAbility to listen, hear, and discern members & program participants' wants, needs, and interestsAbility to respond to safety and emergency situationsAbility to demonstrate equipment used for exercise trainingThe YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.