Group Fitness Instructor — Pilates and/or Barre

Job overview

The Group Fitness Instructor role is onsite at the David D. Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Compensation is $20.22–$24.96 per hour. The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids provides group fitness programming for its members. The instructor leads or demonstrates Pilates and/or Barre group exercise classes, creating a welcoming and engaging participant experience. By adapting fitness regimens to member needs, demonstrating safe form, and supporting exercise routines, the instructor contributes to member wellness and program quality.

What you'll do

• Create, maintain, and lead exercise routines
• demonstrate posture alignment and proper exercise form
• follow safety standards
• calculate age-adjusted target heart rates and use perceived-exertion methods
• provide feedback on exercise adherence
• develop fitness regimens for member needs
• support members’ routines
• implement character development in programs
• maintain clean areas
• handle member complaints
• stay current with health and wellness advances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

group fitness instructor

pilates

barre

grand rapids mi

david d. hunting ymca

ymca of greater grand rapids

part-time

$20.22–$24.96 per hour

cpr required

first aid within 60 days

midday and evening classes

local travel 0–5%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free individual YMCA membership
• 12% employer retirement contribution upon eligibility and 403(b) savings plan
• paid sick time
• ongoing training and development
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Part-time role with midday and evening classes based on program needs. Requires a national fitness certification and CPR; First Aid certification is required within the first 60 days. Local travel is 0–5%, with occasional out-of-state travel potentially required for conferences or training.

About the employer

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.