Group Fitness Instructor: Weekday Mornings

The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is seeking dynamic, passionate, and skilled Fitness Instructors to lead high-energy, results-driven classes in our Health & Wellness Department. Whether your expertise is in HIIT, cardio, bootcamp-style training, dance fitness, strength, spin or functional movement, we’re looking for instructors who bring intensity, motivation, and community-driven energy to every class. 

We’re not just looking for someone to count reps—we need leaders who inspire, push students to level up, and create a class experience that keeps people coming back. If you love fitness, thrive in a group training atmosphere, and want to be part of a supportive wellness community, this is for you. 

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: 

Required: 

• 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. 

• Must possess and maintain a clean criminal record. 

Physical Requirements: 

 
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. 

 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hand or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Why Work at the Y?

At the YMCA, you're not just taking a job — you're becoming part of something bigger. Here, you'll experience:

• A Sense of Belonging – Join a community that values connection, diversity, and inclusion.

• Meaningful Friendships – Build lasting relationships with colleagues and members.

• Personal & Professional Achievement – Set and reach goals in a supportive environment.

• A Culture of Caring & Growth – Make a real impact in people’s lives while developing your own skills.

Your Benefits Include:

• Free YMCA Membership – Stay healthy and active with full access to our facilities.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Plan for your future with a tax-advantaged retirement account.

• Opportunities for Advancement – Grow your career in a mission-driven organization.

• Babysitting: Up to 2 hours every day with our Child Watch program.

• Discounted Preschool

Be part of something bigger. Be part of the Y.