Part-Time Group Fitness Instructor — Flexible Schedule & Perks

ymcapkccareers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

YMCA360 virtual streaming

Flexible scheduling around school

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties seeks an Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes at the Lakewood Family YMCA in Lakewood, WA. You will promote member safety, teach various fitness components, and build relationships with participants.

Requirements include at least one year of group exercise experience, certification in group exercise or equivalent, and current CPR/First Aid/AED. The role emphasizes inclusive, supportive instruction and ongoing training compliance.

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 or equivalent (preferred).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (preferred).
• Pass background and reference checks as per WA State Fair Chance Act.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Group exercise

Education

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties seeks an Exercise Instructor to lead safe, engaging group fitness classes at the Lakewood Family YMCA in Lakewood, WA. You will promote member safety, teach various fitness components, and build relationships with participants.

Requirements include at least one year of group exercise experience, certification in group exercise or equivalent, and current CPR/First Aid/AED. The role emphasizes inclusive, supportive instruction and ongoing training compliance.