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Group Fitness Instructor

Taylor Family YMCA
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Fitness Instructor position at Taylor Family YMCA?

Are you a people-person? Do you like to talk a lot to people of all walks in life? Do you enjoy taking time out of your personal life and helping others achieve their fitness goals? If this sounds like you/your mentality, we encourage you to apply!

Job Duties:

  • Plans and leads exercise/activity sessions in one or more assigned fitness areas
  • Sets up and monitors class equipment, and ensures its return in serviceable condition
  • Advises participants on program and class procedures and policies, as appropriate
  • Answers questions from participants after each session; assists in performing follow-up and communication with participants, as required
  • Ensures that safety and injury prevention policies and procedures are adhered to by participants; reports accidents and prepares accident reports, as required
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Recognized competency in field of instructional expertise
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the education requirement
  • CPR Certification required within 2 months of date of hire
  • Accredited group fitness certification as well as CPR/AED/First Aid and any specialty licenses
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work early mornings, nights, or weekends
  • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Expected Start Date: December 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Gym membership

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Group Fitness Certification? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25

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