Pilates Reformer Instructor — Build Wellness in Community

Seattle YMCA; Newcastle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Program discounts

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking a Pilates Reformer instructor to provide specialized Pilates instruction to members on-site at our Seattle location.

The role requires a current Pilates Mat certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of teaching or practice, with a focus on safety, motivation and community wellbeing.

You will plan classes, maintain equipment, track progress, and collaborate with staff to promote Total Health programs.

Qualifications

• Pilates Certification: Mat certification currently recognized locally are Physical Mind Institute, STOTT, Polestar, Pilates studio in Seattle.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years experience teaching or practicing in specialized area and certification.
• Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to motivate and educate members.
• Ability to set up, move and store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs classes or programs in a specialty area. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationship building among participants and members. Provides motivational support and guidance.
• Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment. Reports equipment problems.
• Ensures safe and effective classes. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
• Conveys basic knowledge of all Y Total Health/Activate America programs.
• Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions assigned Total Health participants providing motivational support and counseling. Accurately maintains related records.
• Leads ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area.

Skills

Pilates Certification

Student motivation

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seattle YMCA is seeking a Pilates Reformer instructor to provide specialized Pilates instruction to members on-site at our Seattle location.

The role requires a current Pilates Mat certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and two or more years of teaching or practice, with a focus on safety, motivation and community wellbeing.

You will plan classes, maintain equipment, track progress, and collaborate with staff to promote Total Health programs.