YMCA of San Diego County·San Diego, California
The Lifestyle Coach leads group fitness classes in Tai Chi or Boxing and provides personalized coaching for individuals with health conditions like diabetes and trauma-related injuries. Responsibilities include demonstrating proper techniques, monitoring client progress, and performing administrative duties such as maintaining confidential progress charts.
Overview Tai Chi/Boxing Instructor is responsible for building positive relationships among members, participants, volunteers, and staff by actively greeting and providing excellent customer service, guidance, and leadership. The Instructor creates and leads exercise classes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, appropriate to the level of the participants in class, to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health. For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule Location: This class will be held at the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - La Jolla Tai Chi or Boxing Group Fitness Instructor. Tuesdays or Wednesdays between 10:00am-12:00pm
Create a positive member experience through welcoming participants and ensuring they are actively engaged in their workout Provide a safe workout routine by demonstrating proper form and technique, appropriate modifications, and cueing Maintain a clean and safe workout area Effectively utilize scheduled class time Properly set up and breakdown class equipment in allotted timeframe Build community through forming positive relationships through learning names, and helping members reach their Health & Wellness Goals Adhere to the core functions of the YMCA and exemplify Y Group Exercise Class Guidelines Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency Physical ability to lead and participate in exercise/fitness activities Ability to communicate verbally to large and small groups of members Other duties as assigned
Respective certification or documentation verifying appropriate format preferred 1+ year’s experience leading Boxing or Tai Chi classes preferred All job required trainings within 90 days from date of hire Strong communication skills and the capability to work with members of all fitness levels and abilities Knowledge of fitness principles and practical applications required Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Nutrition, or a related field, or a high school diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience. Mandatory certifications include YMCA LIVESTRONG, Enhance Fitness, ConMigo, Lifestyle Coach, and Healthy Heart Ambassador.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.