Job Description

YWCA is on a mission.

Founded in 1929, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has been at the forefront of change for our community.

We are dedicated to promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our work focuses on three signature areas:

Empowerment & Economic Advancement:

We work to address the unique needs of those living in poverty and strive for outcomes that increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency. We provide women with economic empowerment programs annually with our GEMS, Women's Residence, Childcare Programs, and more.

YWCA also has an ongoing commitment - truly, a mandate of our mission - to provide leadership development opportunities to our community.

Health & Wellness:

We provide over 7,500 children and families with health and wellness programs annually with our Aquatics Programs, Gymnastics Programs, Courthouse and Supervised Visitation Programs, Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Health Resources and more.

Justice:

YWCA's approach to justice goes beyond changing hearts and minds. We strive to transform communities, systems, and public policy.

For more than 90 years, our YWCA has been making a difference in the lives of women, children and families in White Plains and Westchester.

Our mission is real, genuine, and authentically pursued by the entire staff. We are positioned for IMPACT!

If this sounds interesting to you...keep reading!

Job Summary

The YWCA is reigniting our Activity Center and expanding fitness and wellness offerings for adults and seniors. We're looking for certified, mission-driven group

fitness instructors

who know how to build strength, mobility, and community at the same time.

If you love coaching people through movement, believe fitness should be accessible at every age and ability, and want to help bring a historic community hub back to life -- this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead 30-60 minute strength, stretch, and functional movement classes for adults and seniors Arrive 15 minutes early to set up and greet members; start and end class on time Create and deliver inclusive, safe, evidence-based lesson plans aligned with member needs Provide modifications and progressions for diverse abilities, mobility levels, and ages Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming studio, sanitize equipment, and reset space after class Track attendance and contribute to class growth and retention benchmarks Build relationships -- engage with members before/after class to support community connection Support class promotion -- at least two engagement actions per month (e.g., member outreach, social media, tabling, referrals) Participate in staff meetings, wellness events, and seasonal program launches

Essential Experience

High School Diploma required; some college preferred

Minimum 1 year

group instruction experience (fitness, Pilates, yoga, strength training, functional mobility, or similar) Experience working with older adults and varying mobility abilities strongly preferred Knowledge of safe exercise techniques, injury prevention, and progression Commitment to trauma-aware and inclusive fitness practices Strong communication and customer-engagement skills

Licensing and/or Certifications:

Group Fitness Certification

required or obtained within 90 days (ACE, NASM, AFAA, ISSA, ACSM, or equivalent)

CPR & First Aid

-- within 60 days of hire Senior Fitness or Special Populations certification preferred (ACE Senior Fitness, NASM CES, etc.) Background in corrective exercise, mobility, or functional training a plus

Key Attributes

Positive, encouraging, community-building presence Able to lead safe and engaging classes for beginners through advanced movers Alignment with YWCA mission + equity and accessibility in wellness Reliable, organized, and member-focused

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations are made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, and movement throughout class instruction. Ability to demonstrate exercises safely and assist participants as needed. Must be able to lift 15 lbs.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive:

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately noisy but that can be very noisy at times.

Schedules:

Monday

through

Friday

7:45 AM -- 12:00 PM,

with some evenings/weekends for special classes

Compensation:

$30-$40 (hourly rate)

Benefits

Benefits are based on employment status--

Vacation, Safe and Sick Leave, Personal Time Off, Parental Leave, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Employee Discounts, 403b and more for applicable staff per employment status.

The YWCA also offers the Retirement Fund, one of the first pension plans for women, predating Social Security!

General Acknowledgement:

The employee is expected to adhere to all program policies, is expected to maintain ethical conduct and standards in accordance with the YWCA employee handbook and is to function as a role model in the adherence to the YWCA mission.

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity

.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person