Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Glen T MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA - Gloucester, MA 01930
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $27.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Varied🩰 Now Hiring: Barre Instructor
YMCA of the North Shore
Class Schedule:
- Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
- Thursdays at 5:00 PM
Are you passionate about Barre and love motivating others through movement? Looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact in your community? Join our team and bring your energy to the YMCA!
As a Barre Instructor, you’ll lead engaging, results-driven classes that help members build strength, improve flexibility, and feel their best. You’ll create a welcoming and supportive environment while guiding participants through safe and effective workouts.
💪 What You’ll Do
- Lead dynamic and engaging Barre classes
- Demonstrate proper form, alignment, and technique
- Offer modifications to support all fitness levels
- Create a positive, inclusive class environment
- Motivate and inspire members to stay consistent and reach their goals
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Experience teaching Barre or similar group exercise formats
- Strong understanding of fitness and movement principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and motivate a diverse group of participants
- Reliable, energetic, and team-oriented
💙 Why Work at the Y?
- 🏊 Free YMCA membership + program discounts
- 📚 Paid training and professional development
- 📈 Growth opportunities across multiple YMCA locations
- 💰 12% employer-funded retirement plan (once vested, no match required)
- 🕒 Sick time accrual
- 🤝 Supportive, mission-driven team environment
✨ Share your passion for Barre and help our members feel strong, confident, and empowered!

Qualifications
- Current Barre certification or relevant group exercise certification (required)
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
- Experience teaching Barre or similar formats preferred
- Strong knowledge of proper form, alignment, and injury prevention
- Ability to provide safe and effective modifications for all fitness levels
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, energetic, and able to create an engaging class environment
- Passion for health, wellness, and helping others succeed
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.