What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Ex Instructor (Part-time) position at Sewickley Valley YMCA?
As a Fitness Instructor at the YMCA, you’ll be the spark that inspires members to push past their limits, discover their strength, and build confidence — both inside and outside the gym. You won’t just lead workouts; you’ll create an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and part of something bigger than themselves.
At the YMCA, we’re more than a gym — we’re a movement dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Every class we lead, every conversation we have, and every goal we help someone achieve is part of a bigger purpose: empowering people to live healthier, happier lives.
Shifts Available: Days and Times varies based on applicant
Salary: $18/hr
The candidate must accept and demonstrate the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The candidate must be able to perform physical tasks commensurate with the position requirements.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
- Possessing working knowledge of strength training and fitness.
- Must possess a current group exercise instructor certification.
- Possess and maintain a current CPR and AED certification or successfully complete no later than six weeks after employment begins.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organizational, customer service, problem solving and verbal communication skills.
- Possess and demonstrate an ability to: read, interpret and effectively communicate documents, information and instructions such as safety rules, strength training and Mobile Fit instructions, and YMCA policies and procedures.
Benefits:
- Healthy, friendly, team-oriented workplace.
- Excellent training opportunities.
- Outstanding retirement program.
- YMCA membership.
All positions require the ability to obtain PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Fingerprint and National Sex Offenders Registry Clearances. If you do not have current clearances the Y will help you obtain them.
The Sewickley Valley YMCA is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job TrainingSalary : $18