Northfield Area Family YMCA
For further information, please contact Virginia Kaczmarek, (email works best) 507-645-0088. To apply, please complete an application and submit to 519 Division Street S, Northfield MN 55057 or Virginia@northfieldymca.org. Applications can be found online, www.northfieldymca.org.

The YMCA in Northfield is always interested in new group exercise instructors.  No matter if you are an experienced instructor or long-time participant and you are interested in becoming an instructor – we have a place for you (training and mentoring available).  PT Group Fitness Instructors Salary based on experience and specific class offering

Group Fitness hours:
Monday – Friday 5:45 am – 10:45 pm
Monday – Thursday 4:15 pm – 6:45 – pm
Saturday 8:45 am – 11:15 am

Job Duties:
Lead quality group fitness classes
Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes .
Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
Keep accurate class attendance records.

Required Qualifications:
National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise Certification. Required within 6 months. YMCA will provide available classes.
YMCA Healthy Lifestyles within 90 days of hire (provided by YMCA).
Adult CPR/AED certifications (classes made available by the YMCA).
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Additional certification in area of expertise; i.e. Les Mills (Body Pump)

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching group fitness classes.

Applications are still being accepted for positions in our Prairie & Wood Camp program. 

We are very interested in candidates that are bilingual.  No need to be an expert in any particular program areas – just enjoy working with kids, experience giving direction to kids and an interest in being a role model ! We have a wide variety of positions open.  Work just a few hours per work or more based on your availability. 

Positions (in brief) we’ll be hiring for:

• Working with Youth Positions (see more details in link above)
• Child Watch (babysitting at the Health & Wellness Center)
• Group exercise instructors

At the YMCA, our programs incorporate our Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. We work hard to support healthy lifestyles by reaching out and engaging families and individuals who seek well-being and who are looking for ways to sustain a healthier lifestyle. Join our YMCA team and help us provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

For further information, please contact Virginia Kaczmarek. Submit an application to 519 Division Street (National Guard Armory), Northfield, MN 55057 or to virginia@northfieldymca.org. Application available below

Employment Application (updated 8/13/10)