Group Exercise Coordinator - Ipswich YMCA

NOW HIRING: Group Exercise Coordinator

New Opportunity! Are you passionate about fitness, group exercise, and helping others reach their wellness goals? Are you organized, energetic, and love leading a team? The YMCA is looking for a Group Exercise Coordinator to help lead and grow our fitness programs!

The Group Exercise Coordinator plays an important role in creating an engaging and high-quality fitness experience for our members. Working closely with the Health & Wellness Director, this position helps manage instructor schedules, support program growth, and ensure our group exercise offerings stay exciting and welcoming for all.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Support Fitness Programs

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  Help oversee group exercise classes to ensure safe, inclusive, and fun experiences

  
  
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  Monitor program success and participant feedback to help improve offerings

  
  
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  Step in to instruct classes when needed

  
  

Coordinate & Support Staff

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  Manage instructor schedules and ensure class coverage

  
  
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  Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new instructors

  
  
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  Provide guidance and support to maintain program standards

  
  

Support Events & Specialty Programs

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  Assist with health and wellness initiatives including Enhance Fitness, LiveStrong, and CornerStone

  
  
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  Help plan and support workshops, events, and special programming

  
  

Administrative & Marketing Support

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  Help create flyers, digital promotions, and outreach materials

  
  
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  Track class attendance and help analyze program success

  
  
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  Assist with payroll review and documentation

  
  

Member Engagement

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  Create a welcoming and motivating environment for participants

  
  
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  Address member questions and feedback to enhance overall experience

  
  

Why Join the YMCA?

Free YMCA Membership - Full access to fitness facilities

Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities

Meaningful Work - Make a positive impact in your community

Employee Discounts - Savings on YMCA programs, childcare, and camps

If you're a motivated fitness professional who enjoys building community through wellness and group exercise, we'd love to have you on our team!

Apply today and help inspire healthy living at the YMCA!

Please make sure to mention any group ex certifications you hold in your resume or application.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong verbal communication skills with a passion for serving the community.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to contributing to the success of the YMCA and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

* Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.

* Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, twisting and reaching.

* Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.

* Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.