Fitness Yoga Instructor

Carls Family YMCA, 300 Family Drive, Milford, Michigan, United States of America Job Description Posted Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non‑profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Employee Benefits FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs Family-friendly Work Environment Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function Under the guidance of the Member Experience Director, the Yoga Instructor instructs yoga classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. The Yoga Instructor effectively builds community within the class and modifies class as needed to meet varied health, ability, and cultural needs. Job Duties & Responsibilities Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational yoga classes, while building effective, authentic relationships with members. Ask and answer questions within their scope of knowledge from program participants and members to support and celebrate them in achieving their goals related to the program or personal goals, mastering specific skills, or overall health and well‑being. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. Observe and adjust the approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture. Keeps accurate class attendance records and follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Training, & Certifications Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification. Certification in areas of expertise. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire. At least one year of experience teaching group wellness classes is preferred. Abilities & Skills The ability to communicate verbally to individuals and small groups. The ability to attract and retain participants. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. EEO Statement The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. Child Safety Commitment The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymcadetroit