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Exercise Instructor- Active Older Adult

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$19 - $21/hrPosted 4 months ago

Location

Bremerton, Washington

Salary

$19 - $21/hr

Quick overview

The instructor will lead fun, safe, and educational group exercise classes, such as Chair Yoga and Silver Fit, designed to improve components of fitness like flexibility, strength, and cardio-respiratory conditioning. Key duties also involve building member relationships, maintaining equipment organization, and assisting with program statistics compilation.

Requirements summary

Candidates need at least one year of experience leading challenging yet safe classes and knowledge of group exercise fitness components; preferred qualifications include national fitness certifications like ACE, ACSM, or AFAA, and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. Applicants must also pass background checks and commit to promoting diversity and inclusion.

professional certificateCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAED CertificationMember EngagementGroup Exercise InstructionStrength TrainingEquipment OrganizationChair YogaOxygen CertificationFlexibility TrainingProgram Statistics CompilationCardio-Respiratory ConditioningMuscular Endurance TrainingFitness Class DesignSilver Fit

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Active Older Adults 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 such as Chair Yoga, Silver Fit, Group Fitness (55+ focus)

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

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

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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: Bremerton Family YMCA, Bremerton, 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

Active older adult fitness roles in Washington

In Washington, exercise instructor roles for active older adults are typically competitive where employers want instructors who can keep classes safe, engaging, and appropriately challenging. This role stands out for candidates with at least one year of group exercise experience, a national certification such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA, and current CPR/First Aid/AED credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight senior-friendly coaching and safety experience.

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