Fitness Instructor

This position supports the work of the Akron Area YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Group Exercise Instructor will teach safe and responsible aerobic/fitness classes for the YMCA, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for participants.

• Instruct Fitness classes in compliance with YMCA standards, preparing class plans accordingly.
• Build effective relationships with participants, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Acquire necessary certifications to remain certified.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Emphasize safety and proper technique during class workouts.
• Organize and maintain class equipment, reporting any damage.
• Attend program/staff meetings and workshops as scheduled.
• Assist with special events, including the Annual Campaign and other fundraising events.
• Understand, discuss, and promote all YMCA programs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Developing Self & Others: Supports members, participants, or project teams in achieving their goals.
• Inclusion: Creates a safe environment where others feel welcome and respected.
• Communication & Influence: Interprets messages and body language effectively, responding to individual needs.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

• Certifications: Basic CPR, AED, First Aid, and New Leader Orientation within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Certification or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
• Keep all certifications current.
• At least 18 years of age.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform and adequately explain the workout of the individual class/program.

Must be able to explain proper form, safety, and techniques with all equipment.

Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate to groups of varied age, size, and ability.

May be required to perform frequent amounts of but not limited to: bending, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, lifting, and moving objects/equipment.

Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

Must be able to participate in high cardiovascular activities for up to 45 minutes continuously.

May have infrequent contact with bodily fluids of others (i.e., sweat, blood, etc.).

The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud.