Group Exercise Instructor II

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members) on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone—especially children—experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre‑K, with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities;

provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

Under the direct supervision of the Wellness Director, the Group Exercise Instructor‑Level II is part of a staff team responsible for conducting YMCA group exercise classes. The Level II Group Exercise Instructor is responsible for appropriate music selection, class set‑up and take‑down, and class members’ education about the Coach Approach® and fitness‑related issues. The instructor must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, organizational competencies, mission, and values established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and will have a key leadership role in YMCA of the USA initiatives to strengthen the foundations of community through healthy living.

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position’s scope and responsibilities.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding group fitness/wellness programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that group exercise classes run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR/AED and any other required certifications or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Land instructors must maintain all wellness certifications by meeting continuing education requirements. YMCA Health & Well‑Being certifications require 10 CECs every two years from YMCA/ACE continuing education courses or other courses provided by/approved by national group exercise certifying organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA.
• Water instructors must maintain AEA water group exercise certifications by meeting continuing education requirements outlined by YMCA/AEA (15 CEC hours every two years).
• Attend all required staff meetings and training courses.
• Secure own music and select music that is suitable for a family setting.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Participate in and partner with wellness cabinet activities.
• Ensure the follow‑through of incident/accident reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Log class attendance in Group Ex PRO by 11:59 p.m. of the night that the class is taught. Classes may be logged via the Group Ex PRO App or Group Ex PRO website.
• Log in to Group Ex PRO a minimum of two times per week to check for facility updates, subbing opportunities, and other important information.
• Secure a substitute instructor in a timely manner if unable to teach a YMCA class. Substitute requests must be accepted and approved before the instructor is relieved of responsibility for the class.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines, best practices, and branch emergency procedures.
• Adhere to strength training and nutrition guidelines in alignment with Y‑USA/ACE and ACSM guidelines.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance‑enhancing substances, and/or pain relievers.

• High school or GED degree required.
• Must be at least…