Group Exercise Instructor
About the job
- Complete the State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association’s background-screening policies.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Do not diagnose injuries, offer medical advice, or dispense or endorse commercial health products, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
- Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
- Complete the required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; employment is contingent upon completion.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
- Hold an appropriate fitness certification.
- Have at least one year of experience in fitness.
- Meet staff safety requirements and follow cleaning protocols.
- Complete additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.
- Deliver safe, effective, and physically appropriate group exercise classes under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with YMCA of Southwest Florida policies.
- Follow the format and description of the class being taught.
- Be ready to start and finish classes on time, and schedule time for setup and takedown necessary for efficient class performance.
- Ensure classes are safe and comply with industry standards and guidelines.
- Provide suitable music for a family setting.
- Become familiar with class participants, including their names, health concerns, and physical limitations.
- Maintain constant supervision of participants during class.
- Report maintenance concerns to the Executive/Wellness/Program Director immediately.
- Ensure participants wear appropriate footwear.
- Put away all equipment correctly after the shift.
- Find a substitute when unable to work a scheduled shift and notify the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Attend regularly scheduled mandatory staff meetings.
- Use the time clock and monitor the timesheet; report any corrections to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Uphold staff safety requirements, including department cleaning protocols throughout the day as required.
- Participate in YMCA-sponsored special events and activities when possible.
- Perform team assignments in the Annual Partner with Youth campaign.
- Complete YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
- Complete YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Class annually.
About the company
YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its programs with memberships, program fees for activities like summer camps and SKY Academy academies, and donations, and operates SKY Academy schools in Venice and Englewood to promote inclusive education. The organization offers a range of services, from recreational activities to educational programs, delivered across multiple locations to meet local needs. Its goal is to help individuals and families become healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Venice, Florida
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 news highlights $20,000 summer-camp scholarship matching from Scott Pinkerton and FourThought.
- June 2026 newsletter said rural feeding sites and eight meal sites served children.
- Florida Senate funding request on December 17, 2025 seeks $10 million for Babcock Ranch.
What critics are saying
- SKY Academy Venice reported a June 30, 2025 net deficit of $340, signaling fragility.
- Babcock Ranch depends on $10 million state money; denial stalls a $43.6 million project.
- Mission-heavy childcare and scholarship revenue creates existential dependence on donations, grants, and families paying.
What makes YMCA of Southwest Florida unique
- Seven-county Southwest Florida footprint plus SKY Academy Venice and Englewood create community moats.
- The 2024-2026 strategic plan explicitly ties sustainability, people, community, and growth to execution.
- Membership, childcare, camps, aquatics, and school operations diversify touchpoints across families and children.
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