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YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor

White Bear Lake, MN

$16.50/hr

Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. * Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. * Maintain working ...

YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$16.50/hr

Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. Maintain working knowledge of ...

YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor - Cardio

Saint Paul, MN

$16.50/hr

Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. Maintain working knowledge of ...

Duluth Area YMCA

Group Exercise Instructor

Duluth, MN · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Group Exercise Instructor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Part-Time Reports to ... Healthy Living Director Part-Time Benefits: * Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time ...

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Red Wing Family YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

Leads group exercise classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. * Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. * Builds effective relationships with ...

Red Wing Family YMCA

Group Fitness Instructor

Red Wing, MN · On-site

$15 - $25/hr

Leads group exercise classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. * Conducts energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes. * Builds effective relationships with ...

Anders Group

Travel Director of Nursing

Bemidji, MN · On-site

Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Bemidji, Minnesota. & Requirements * Specialty: Director of Nursing * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/19/2026

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Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA

White Bear Lake, MN

$16.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,991 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

581st of 786 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Certified Group Fitness Instructors | White Bear YMCA | $16.50 per hour

*Nationally recognized Group Fitness Instructor Certification required and CPR/AED.

At a Glance:
The YMCA is seeking certified Group Fitness Instructors. Opportunities may be available in a variety of class formats including strength and cardio, water exercise, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, MOSSA (such as Group Active, Group Blast, Group Fight, Group Power), Les Mills (such as BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyStep), Yoga, Pilates, Dance, and more.

We offer flexible schedules, career development, training opportunity, free Y membership, and more!

Schedule:
Currently seeking cardio instructors to teach Monday mornings 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM for our ForeverWell demographic (ages 55+).

Pay:
The salary for this position is $16.50 hourly. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package for full-time includes a wide range of benefits (medical, dental, life, disability, and more) as well as generous paid time off and free membership. Part-time benefits will vary.

1. Job Summary:

The Group Fitness Instructor instructs quality group fitness classes, provides excellent customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

2. Essential Functions:

  • Lead quality group fitness classes, as directed by the Program Manager, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
  • Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
  • Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
  • Keep accurate class attendance records.
  • Be able to respond and follow YMCA policies and procedures in emergency situations.

3. Relationships:

This position reports to the Program Manager who reports to the Director of Healthy Living. The incumbent works closely with the other PT instructors, supervisor, member services, and building or maintenance staff. The incumbent should address members by name and encourage participation in activities.

4. Qualifications:

Required

  • Certifications: CPR, AED, National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification
  • Certification in areas of expertise (Cardio, Strength, Yoga, Cycle, Mat Pilates, Dance, ForeverWell, Silver Sneakers, etc.)
  • Attend and successfully complete within 90 days of hire: YMCA Healthy Lifestyles
  • Demonstrated customer service and communication skills

Preferred

  • 1 year of experience teaching group fitness classes

5. Work Conditions:

  • Ability to conduct classes and activities relating to fitness.
  • Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. at a time.
  • Exposure to music volume ranging from moderate to loud.
    Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency.

6. Additional Notes:

Supervisory titles may change depending on branch. This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association's success.

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