What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Group Ex position at SSYMCA?
Job Details
Description
Are you ready to make a real difference and inspire a community dedicated to wellness? At South Shore YMCA, we’re looking for passionate, certified Group Exercise Instructors who want to bring energy, connection, and expertise to our team. As a Group Exercise Instructor, you’ll lead a range of group fitness classes, from energizing sessions like Zumba and Cycle to mindful practices like Yoga and Pilates. If you’re excited to motivate others and create a positive, engaging environment, we’d love to have you! As a part-time instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to engage members in meaningful ways, inspire their fitness journeys, and become a key part of a welcoming community.
Responsibilities:
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Lead Engaging Classes: Deliver fun, inclusive classes for all fitness levels, from high-energy formats (e.g., Zumba, Cycle, Les Mills) to calming practices (e.g., Yoga, Pilates). Adapt and tailor each session to create an unforgettable experience.
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Build Member Relationships: Create a warm, supportive environment by connecting with members, encouraging them to reach their goals, and making everyone feel valued and welcomed.
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Stay Connected with Our Team: Communicate regularly with the Health and Wellness Director on class attendance, member feedback, and equipment needs, ensuring top-quality classes and spaces.
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Keep the Space Inviting: Help ensure that our exercise areas are clean, safe, and fully equipped, so every class is ready for action.
YMCA COMPETENCIES - TEAM LEADER
Mission and Community Oriented – Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Work effectively with people of all backgrounds and levels. Willingness to serve and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build supportive relationships with them.
People Oriented – Remains calm in challenging situations and seeks to understand the underlying cause. Speaks and writes effectively. Develops rapport, relates well and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Results Oriented – Discovers ideas to create and deliver a high-value member experience. Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, plans work, supports fundraising, and adheres to budgeting procedures
Personal Development – Recognizes personal strengths and limitations, pursues self-development and demonstrates flexibility.
Qualifications
Certified Instructor: Certification specific to the classes you’ll lead (e.g., Zumba, Cycle, Les Mills, Yoga, Pilates) along with CPR and First Aid certification.
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Experience: Ideally, you bring 1-2 years of group exercise instruction experience, along with a passion for inspiring and adapting to all fitness levels.
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Tech Savvy: Proficiency with technology for scheduling, timecards, and online training apps.
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People-Centered: You’re a natural connector who enjoys building relationships and creating an inviting, positive atmosphere.
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Enthusiastic and Professional: With a passion for wellness, you’re ready to bring energy, professionalism, and joy to every class.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Salary : $30 - $40
