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Exercise Instructor

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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#Background Check#CPR#AED#Flexibility#First Aid#Youth Development#Diversity#Inclusion#Fitness#Group Exercise
#Social Responsibility
#Child Abuse Prevention
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$19 - $21 / HOURPosted 4 months ago

Location

Sumner, Washington

Salary

$19 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Exercise Instructor will provide direct leadership, instruction, and motivation to members in group exercise classes, focusing on creating a safe and positive atmosphere. Key duties include designing classes to improve fitness components, demonstrating techniques, building member relationships, and maintaining equipment organization.

Requirements summary

Candidates need at least one year of experience leading challenging yet safe classes and knowledge of group exercise fitness components; two years of related experience is also mentioned later in the posting. Preferred qualifications include various fitness certifications like ACE, ACSM, or AFAA, along with current CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen certifications.

professional certificateCPR CertificationSafety ProtocolsFirst Aid CertificationAED CertificationMember EngagementGroup Exercise InstructionStrength TrainingEquipment OrganizationDiversity PromotionClass DesignOxygen CertificationFlexibility TrainingProgram Statistics CompilationMuscular EnduranceCardio-Respiratory Conditioning

Job description

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.

Key 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
  • Are you a good fit?
  • 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 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 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.
  • You have current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (preferred).
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Professional Training
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Merchandise
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Education
  • Childcare Services
  • Ymca360 Virtual Streaming Membership
  • Digital Mental Health Counseling Platform
  • LifeMart Employee Discount Center
  • Discount On Ymca Programs
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • Vsp Vision Plan
  • Personal Ymca Membership
  • HealthiestYou: By Teledoc

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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on three key areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe a strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. Our programs, services, and initiatives...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQTacoma, WA
Founded1883

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Wage

$18.67 to $20.67 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below 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
  • Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
  • HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org [http://www.ymcapkc.org/].

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Qualifications

Exercise Instructor

Job Description

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes.

· Design the class to improve one or more of the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning.

· 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.

· Maintain equipment organization.

· 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

· 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.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

· Regularly required to talk or hear.

· Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.

· Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

Market context

Washington exercise instructor roles stay competitive

In Washington, exercise instructor openings often reflect steady demand from employers that want safe, engaging group fitness leadership and strong knowledge of exercise components. This role is competitive because the posting points to both one year of class-leading experience and a later mention of two years of related experience, plus preferred certifications such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm which certification and experience details you can document before applying.

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