Exercise Instructor (Yoga)

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties • Lakewood, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Yoga Instructor creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement while teaching group exercise classes such as Chair Yoga, Beginner Yoga, and Gentle Yoga. This part-time position is at the Lakewood Family YMCA in Lakewood, Washington, and offers up to 25 hours per week. The listed schedule is Wednesday evenings, with a 6:00 PM class.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in group exercise classes.
• Knowledge of core fitness components and best practices for group exercise instruction.
• Ability to pass background and reference checks in accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability and willingness to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, as well as other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Group Exercise or related specialty certification.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification, or equivalent certification such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.

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 at different intensity levels.
• Build relationships with members.
• Maintain equipment organization.
• Assist in compiling program statistics.

Benefits

• 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 working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for voluntary benefits: HealthiestYou by Teladoc, Willamette Dental Plan, and VSP Vision Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed