Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Instructor creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement while teaching group exercise classes. The role conducts fun, safe, and educational classes and designs classes to improve one or more core components of fitness. The instructor also builds relationships with members, helps keep equipment organized, and assists with compiling program statistics.

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 certifications 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 cardiorespiratory 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.
• Voluntary HealthiestYou by Teladoc virtual general medical care access for eligible part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Voluntary Willamette Dental Plan for eligible part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Voluntary VSP Vision Plan for eligible part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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