Exercise Instructor (Pilates/Barre)

ymcapkccareers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling around school and/

YMCA membership and virtual streaming

Paid Sick Leave

EAP and wellness program

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Exercise Instructor (Pilates and/or Barre) to lead engaging group classes at the Pearl Street Family YMCA. You will design and demonstrate exercises that improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning, while ensuring safety and inclusive participation.

Candidates with at least one year of experience and a relevant certification are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience leading group exercise classes with a focus on safety and inclusivity.
• Certification in Group Exercise or related specialty preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, fun, and educational group exercise classes.
• Design classes addressing flexibility, strength, endurance, and cardio fitness.
• Demonstrate techniques at varying intensities and engage members.
• Maintain equipment and assist with program statistics.
• Support branch events and campaigns as needed.

Skills

Group exercise leadership

Safety protocols

Member engagement

Education

Group Exercise Certification (preferred)

CPR for the Professional Rescuer (preferred), First Aid, AED (preferred)

Foundations of Strength and Conditioning / Foundations of Group Exercise (preferred)

Tools

Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

Foundations of Group Exercise

ACE/ACSM/AFAA certifications (preferred)

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Exercise Instructor (Pilates and/or Barre) to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading non‑profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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

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
• Maintain equipment organization
• Assist in compiling program statistics
• Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.
• Design the class to improve one or more of the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.
• Perform aerobic/fitness techniques that demonstrate different intensity levels to meet the various fitness levels of participants and to provide clear directions of these techniques.
• Be available before and after classes to build relationship with members to increase class retention.
• Maintain equipment organization.
• Assist in compiling program statistics. Support monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Are you a good fit?

• You have at least one year of experience leading challenging, yet safe, classes.
• You have knowledge of the fitness components of a group exercise class.
• You have a certification in Group Exercise or related specialty (preferred).
• You have YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications (preferred).
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• You have current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (preferred).
• Able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in‑person training as required.
• Two years related experience in teaching group exercise classes.
• National Fitness Certification, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in‑person training as required.

Wage

$18.67 to $20.67 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours

Part‑Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location

Pearl Street Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• 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 and merchandise

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.

Exercise Instructor Job Description

Position Summary

The Exercise Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for all members in group exercise classes. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA program(s). Provides a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment‑at‑will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.