Mat Pilates Instructor - Healthy Living III

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Woodinville, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position that provides specialized Mat Pilates instruction to members. The instructor will plan and lead classes, observe and discuss individual progress with participants, and develop positive relationships with participants. The role also involves increasing participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors, encouraging member and parent involvement, and attending staff meetings and trainings. The instructor will be responsible for setting up and taking down class equipment, ensuring safe and effective classes, and responding to accidents and incidents. Additionally, they will convey basic knowledge of Y Total Health/Activate America programs, track and monitor participants, and lead ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area. All employees are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Requirements

Current Mat Pilates certification recognized by Physical Mind Institute, STOTT, Polestar, or Pilates studio in Seattle.
High school education or equivalent preferred.
Two or more years experience teaching or practicing in specialized area and certification.
Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Ability to motivate and educate members.
Ability to set up, move and store equipment.
Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
Very adaptable.
High ownership and strong work ethic.
Great problem solver who can think on your feet.
Truly enjoy being of service to people.
Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Nice To Haves

Current state approved first aid certification.
Current state approved CPR certification.
Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
Total Service/Total Health Training (Within 30 days of employment or first available training).
Within 90 days of employment or first available training.

Responsibilities

Plans and instructs classes or programs in a specialty area.
Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationship building among participants and members.
Provides motivational support and guidance.
Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
Sets up and takes down class equipment.
Reports equipment problems.
Ensures safe and effective classes.
Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents.
Conveys basic knowledge of all Y Total Health/Activate America programs.
Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions assigned Total Health participants providing motivational support and counseling.
Accurately maintains related records.
Leads ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area.
Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs (25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff)

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