Exercise Instructor - Pilates and Barre

YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties•Tacoma, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Instructor teaches Pilates and barre classes at the University Y Student Center in Tacoma, Washington. The instructor creates a safe, positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement. Classes focus on high-intensity movements using a ballet barre to develop muscular endurance and increase strength and balance. The position is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, with a wage of $19.23 to $19.73 per hour. Compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications; most new hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range.

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 and 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 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 are eligible for voluntary benefit options: HealthiestYou by Teladoc virtual general medical care, Willamette Dental Plan, and VSP Vision Plan.
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