YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties·Tacoma, Washington
The instructor will lead energizing, safe, and educational Vinyasa Yoga classes, focusing on breath work, postures, and flows suitable for all levels. Key duties include designing classes to improve fitness components, building member relationships, maintaining equipment, and assisting with program statistics.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Yoga 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 a Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, you will be expected to lead a yoga practice that specialize in breath work, postures, and flows to create a mindful experience for all levels!
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.
$19.23 to $20.67 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Shift: Weekend Availability
Location: University Y Student Center, Tacoma, WA
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.
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.
· 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.
· 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.
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.
Candidates need at least one year of experience leading challenging yet safe classes and knowledge of group exercise fitness components; preferred qualifications include certifications like ACE, ACSM, or AFAA, and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. Applicants must pass background checks and commit to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Market context
In Washington, Vinyasa yoga instructor openings typically favor candidates who can lead challenging yet safe group classes and work confidently with core fitness components. This role is competitive because employers often look for prior teaching experience plus recognized certifications such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA, along with current CPR/First Aid/AED credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare expectations from the original job description, then confirm your certifications and background-check readiness before applying.
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