Are you looking for a flexible fitness role with an opportunity to build your schedule?  Do you enjoy inspiring others during a workout and want to contribute in a way that makes an impact in your community? This may be the role for you...

As an Active Older Adult  Instructor you will help our senior members reach their fitness goals by teaching a variety of classes creating a phenomenal workout experience in our Greater Beverly YMCA.  On a typical day, you will educate members on proper form and technique, assist and make appropriate modifications, and inspire participants to return. You will provide engaging and challenging workouts driven by enthusiasm and active demonstration. This is a particularly exciting time to join our company as we transition into a state-of-the-art facility with access to an abundant supply of high-quality equipment and class spaces.

To thrive in this position you have experience as an exercise instructor and the ability to actively lead classes in a way that inspires member retention and engagement. You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of people. You have a working knowledge of fitness training and education, exercise principles, and techniques in your area(s) or specialty. This is the ideal position for someone interested in exercise science, fitness training, customer relations, or non-profits. 

In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.




• Paid training and development.




• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.




• Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required)

• Must hold a current Group Exercise Instructor certification from an accredited program, an additional Aging Adult type certification is preferred but not required


• Must be able to lead a large group of individuals with varying abilities


• Must be able to confidently show variations on movements; progressions & regressions


• Must feel comfortable leading classes for senior citizens, those who have recently recovered from surgery or injury, those who are looking for a low-impact class


• Must hold a current CPR/AED certification


• Looking for an instructor to lead mid-day classes between 10am and 2pm. 

For further assistance, you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.

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.