Exercise Instructor Step Aerobics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 streaming

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness program

Education opportunities

Discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Part-Time Step Aerobics Instructor to facilitate high-energy cycling workouts and foster a safe, engaging environment for members.

The role requires at least one year of group exercise experience, relevant certifications, and background checks. You will design varied classes, demonstrate intensity levels, and help track program stats while benefiting from YMCA employee perks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fun, safe and educational classes.
• Design classes to improve one or more of the four components of fitness; 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

Client engagement

Demonstration techniques

Education

Group Exercise certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

Foundations of Group Exercise

ACE/ACSM/AFAA certification (preferred)

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: Gordon Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

As a Step Aerobics Instructor, you willfacilitate an energetic, high intensity cycling workout. Individuals in this role will be responsible for creating 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

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)

16101 64th St E, Sumner , Washington 98390 , United States

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