Cycling Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Ride

Bring the energy as a part-time Cycling Instructor at the Arthur J Glatfelter YMCA in York (90 North Newberry Street). You’ll deliver safe, effective indoor cycling classes that build cardiovascular endurance and total-body strength—while keeping every participant supported and challenged.

Key responsibilities include planning and coaching engaging rides, offering exercise modifications, prioritizing participant safety, setting up/maintaining bikes and studio equipment, tracking attendance, and using scheduling/club management software as needed. Schedule includes some weekday early mornings 5:30–7:00 AM, with occasional evening and weekend substitute classes. Pay: $12–$14/hour.

Required qualifications/skills:
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification (required)
- ACE or YMCA Group Exercise certification
- Indoor cycling instruction experience and group class programming
- Strong communication, community-building, and safety-first judgment

If you’re ready to power up York’s mornings, apply today. Benefits include

Enjoy YMCA of the Roses perks that keep your wellness (and your budget) on track: FREE access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations, program and lesson discounts, and FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available).

Morning Momentum

It’s still dark when you arrive, and the building is quiet—then the studio lights come up and the first riders roll in. You cue up the playlist, do a quick bike check, and the room shifts from sleepy to fired-up in minutes. After class, there’s time for quick hellos, a few member questions, and a smooth handoff before the day really starts. Some weeks you’ll jump in to cover an evening or weekend class, keeping the schedule moving and the community connected.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.