Exercise Instructor - Step Aerobics
About The Position
The Step Aerobics Instructor facilitates energetic, high-intensity group exercise workouts and creates a safe, positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement. The instructor conducts group exercise classes and helps members improve fitness through appropriate instruction and demonstrations. This is a part-time position of up to 25 hours per week at the University Y Student Center in Tacoma, Washington. The posted wage is $19.23 to $19.73 per hour. Compensation is determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications; most new hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in group exercise classes.
- Knowledge of core fitness components and best practices for group exercise instruction.
- 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 fitness components: 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.
- Part-time employees working more than 20 hours per week may opt into HealthiestYou by Teladoc, the Willamette Dental Plan, and the VSP Vision Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
