Group Fitness Instructor

About This Role

Leading safe, engaging, and effective group exercise classes is the primary focus of this role, promoting health, well-being, and community among YMCA members. This position creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants of all fitness levels feel encouraged to achieve their goals, delivering classes that reflect the Y’s commitment to healthy living.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service with a positive, proactive attitude
• Demonstrate knowledge of wellness principles and promote a healthy lifestyle through words and actions
• Adhere to ACSM and YMCA guidelines for all group exercise classes, including BPM standards and class-specific terminology (e.g., Zumba)
• Regularly update choreography and music selections to keep classes fresh and dynamic
• Positively support YMCA national standards and guidelines in all interactions with members and team members

Requirements

• Current CPR, First Aid and O2 certification, or certified within 30 days of hire
• Current relevant national Group Exercise certification (YMCA, AFAA, ACE, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Cycle Reebok, etc), or trained within 30 days of hire
• Pass group exercise interview and audition
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and other physical activity associated with demonstrating and leading group fitness classes
• Ability to lift, pull, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Remain standing or seated for extended periods
• Maintain attention to detail while managing multiple tasks
• Physically complete required job-related certifications
• Ability to communicate instructions and exchange information effectively

Important Details

• Schedule: flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be required based on program and organizational needs
• Working environment: indoor and/or outdoor fitness, recreational, and community-based environments

Application Process

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and successful completion and maintenance of applicable position requirements, which may include background screening, driver's license review, CPS screening, drug and/or alcohol testing, or other screenings as required by the position or applicable law

About the Company

At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, the mission and core values are brought to life through its culture. The organization strives to live its cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.