Group Exercise Instructor
- Farmington Hills, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCAYMCA Employee BenefitsFREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to ProgramsFlexible SchedulingFamily-friendly Work EnvironmentEmployee Assistance Program & Retirement PlanGeneral FunctionThe Group Ex Instructor will be responsible for instructing group training classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels.Elite Group Exercise is a group-training program that delivers the best in fitness workouts – Strength training, Stability training, and Balance training.Education/Experience/Training/CertificationsRequired certifications: Area of Expertise, CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NPTI, NSCA) in personal training1 year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred, not requiredProven knowledge of exercise science, movement coaching, and movement competencyCompletion of YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hireJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeads energizing, fun, safe, and educational group classes, as directed, to accomplish YMCA mission and goalsAsks and answers questions within their scope of knowledge from participants and membersMaintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to membersObserves and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culturePerforms other assigned duties as directed by SupervisorAbilities & SkillsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page ( ).