Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Lakewood, WA

5h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Exercise Instructor 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (preferred).

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
• Maintain equipment organization
• Assist in compiling program statistics
• 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.
• 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.

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
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

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