What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Exercise Instructor position at LAKELAND HILLS YMCA?
JOB TITLE: Group Fitness Instructor
Reports to: Health & Fitness Program Coordinator
Job Summary
The Group Fitness Instructor leads engaging, high-energy group exercise classes that motivate members of all fitness levels while fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment. This role delivers safe, effective, and results-driven workouts through strong leadership, clear instruction, and a passion for health and wellness. Group Fitness Instructors inspire participants to challenge themselves, ensure proper form and injury prevention, and contribute to a positive, professional studio experience aligned with the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA’s mission.
The focus would be for the Active Aging population. Experience working with this population is highly preferred!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead challenging, effective, and engaging group fitness classes tailored to a variety of fitness levels.
- Provide proper instruction on form, technique, and injury prevention.
- Keep classes fun, dynamic, and motivating, ensuring a great experience for all participants.
- Adapt workouts and offer modifications or progressions based on student needs.
- Build a welcoming, community-driven culture in the studio.
- Maintain professionalism, reliability, and studio cleanliness.
- Keep current with the latest fitness trends and attend seminars and workshops that are provided by credible organizers.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Nationally recognized group fitness certification (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of fitness programming and ability to create effective workouts.
- Must be knowledgeable of limitations that may restrict some students’ participation and compensate for those limitations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and guide participants.
- Ability to modify workouts to accommodate various fitness levels.
- Have or be in the process of acquiring a working knowledge of physiology and kinesiology.
- Must maintain CPR/AED certification as well as be educated in safe -movement and basic first aid for common injuries.
- Have a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and take appropriate action for the Group Fitness Department in emergency situations, as directed by the department director.
Salary : $25 - $35