Group Exercise Instructor - Brown Family YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor - Brown Family YMCA

Position Summary

Instructs group classes, provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

• Leads group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Builds effective relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations, reports all incidents to direct supervisor and provides any necessary follow-up.
• Improves the health and well‑being of the community the YMCA serves.
• Assists in equipment cleaning and maintenance, informing the coordinator of any breakage or items needing replacement.
• Introduces themselves before each class and welcomes all new participants.
• Addresses questions and concerns of YMCA members with exceptional service and ensures adequate follow‑through in a timely manner.
• Secures any substitute needed for instruction of scheduled class that cannot be taught.
• Attends staff meetings and any other training as assigned.
• Actively participates in the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.
• Any other duties assigned.

NOTE:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Values:
  Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
• Relationships:
  Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Innovation:
  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Self‑Development:
  Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance.

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification.
• Certification in areas of expertise.
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire (available through Leadership University).
• At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes preferred.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to audition and perform skills necessary to lead others in a group fitness environment.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

Location:

Jacksonville, FL

Salary: $50,000.00–$60,000.00