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Instruct group exercise classes according to the guidelines set forth by the YMCA of the USA and the Director of Group Exercise. Must be a certified Les Mills Body Combat Instructor

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.  

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees


• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)


• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!


• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.


• Employee Assistance Program


• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University


• Career development and paid training


• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 

What You’ll Do

Conduct group exercise classes and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner. 

• Be a positive YMCA role model with an enthusiastic attitude 


• All scheduled classes will be held, and sub coverage secured 


• Classes will start and end on time 


• Greet participants and learn their names 


• Take class attendance


• Familiarize yourself with our Upace Group Ex technology which includes but is not limited to sub tracking system, class contact feature, class cancellation


• Check and respond in a timely fashion to your YMCA email


• Identify your participants’ limitations and adapt your classes and/or provide modifications accordingly 


• Properly and safely utilize all equipment associated with your class


• Promote a healthy lifestyle


• Attend advanced training workshops that are offered throughout the year by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (or another co-op member YMCA)


• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year


• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. 


• Performs other related duties as assigned.