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Group Exercise Instructor Active Older Adults
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 30 - 40
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary:
Instructs active older adult focused group exercise classes in a safe enjoyable and positive environment that welcomes all skill and fitness levels with a primary focus on supporting individuals 65 in their physical health and wellness journey. Effectively builds community within class including opportunities for post-class networking. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health ability and cultural needs. The YMCA is actively seeking a group exercise instructor who can be a leader in developing sound healthy habits with our members through engaging leadership in our classes. We are currently accepting applicants for all varieties of group exercise offerings as we continue to build the offerings to meet the needs of our growing members.
The qualified candidate will have the ability to lead a group of participants through a series of movements and exercises in a safe and effective manner. The candidate must hold a current certification in Group Exercise from a nationally certifying body. AFFA and ACE are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Leads energizing fun safe and educational group classes as directed by the supervisor to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being.
Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
Builds effective authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities physical conditions health and culture.
Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
Keeps accurate class attendance records.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience in Group Exercise settings.
Experience in personal training and/or health and wellness programming.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/KNOW HOW:
Understand the relationship of the general public to the association of staff to volunteer and of staff to staff and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
Ability to interpret carry out and implement into classes/programs the mission and goals of the YMCA.
Work as an integral member of a staff team.
Ability to communicate effectively with adults youth teens seniors and special populations.
Degree in exercise Science or Physical Education preferred
Active group exercise certification AFFA or ACE preferred
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in fitness.
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