Group Exercise Instructor
On-site · York, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Group Exercise Instructor – Part Time. Instruct safe, engaging group exercise classes under the supervision of the Fitness Coordinator/Director or Branch Director at the YMCA. Deliver properly structured workouts with warm-up, cardio endurance, cool down, strength and flexibility components; tailor instruction to various participant abilities; maintain a clean and safe workout environment; adhere to YMCA safety guidelines; manage class logistics, substitutions, and emergency procedures; foster member relations, encourage healthy lifestyles, and support program growth and participant retention. Requires current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications and a recognized national fitness certification (e.g., ACSM, ACE, AFAA, AFPA, ISSA, NASM, NSCA, YMCA Foundations of Group Fitness, Cooper Institute, NESTA, ISCA, FiTOUR) or a Bachelor’s Degree in fitness field; must teach at least one regular class per week and maintain certifications annually.
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Current CPR/AED/Blood Borne Pathogens/First Aid certifications
- Experience in teaching group exercise classes
- Must hold a current national certification from one of the following national accrediting agencies: ACSM, ACE, AFAA, AFPA, ISSA, NASM, NSCA, WITS, YMCA Foundations of Group Fitness, Cooper Institute, NESTA, ISCA, and/or FiTOUR or a Bachelor’s Degree in fitness related field
- Must maintain nationally recognized certification in the type of class you are teaching
- Must be willing to teach a minimum of one regular scheduled group exercise classes per week
- Must maintain all appropriate certifications and provide copies of all certifications and required CEC’s to fitness director or branch director each year
- Excellent human relations and communication skills
- Team player (be willing to substitute teach for other instructors)
- Physical requirements for this position include: Walking, Sitting, Climbing, Seeing, Crouching, Stooping, Standing, Hearing, Speaking, Kneeling, Lifting (50lbs), Carrying (50lbs), Pushing (50lbs) and Pulling (50lbs)
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