Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan and wellness

Professional training and education

20% discount on YMCA programs

Volunteer benefits

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group classes at University Y Student Center in Tacoma. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling up to 25 hours per week and a wage between $19.23 and $19.73 per hour, with progression based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include designing classes to improve flexibility, strength and cardio fitness, demonstrating techniques, building member relationships, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in group exercise classes.
• Knowledge of core fitness components and best practices for group exercise instruction.
• Group Exercise certification (preferred).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and oxygen certifications (preferred).
• PassBackground and Reference checks per WA State Fair Chance Act (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct fun, safe and educational classes.
• Design classes to improve flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.
• Demonstrate techniques with different intensity levels.
• Build relationships with members.
• Assist in compiling program statistics.

Skills

Group exercise instruction

Education

Group Exercise certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Foundations of Group Exercise (certification)

Tools

ACE Certification

ACSM Certification

AFAA Certification

Job description

Wage:

$19.23 to $19.73 per hour(Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours:

Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location:

University Y Student Center, Tacoma, WA

As an Exercise Instructor, you will create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement as you teach group exercise classes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience in group exercise classes.
• Knowledge of core fitness components and best practices for group exercise instruction.
• Group Exercise or related specialty certification (preferred).
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification, or equivalent certifications such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA (preferred).
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and oxygen certifications (preferred).
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conductfun, safeand educational classes
• Design classes to improve one or more of the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning
• Demonstrate techniqueswith different intensity levels
• Build relationships with members
• Assist in compiling program statistics

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity so all can thrive in every season of life.

Please note that employment with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is contingent upon successfully completing post-offer requirements, which may include age verification, reference checks, and state and national background checks. All inquiries and checks are conducted only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

1710 Market Street, Tacoma , Washington 98402 , United States

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