Exercise Instructor (Step Aerobics)

Position: Exercise Instructor (Step Aerobics)

Wage: $19.23 to $19.73 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

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

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

As a Step Aerobics Instructor, you will facilitate an energetic, high intensity cycling workout. Individuals in this role will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement as you teach group exercise classes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience in group exercise classes. 
• Knowledge of core fitness components and best practices for group exercise instruction.
• Group Exercise or related specialty certification (preferred). 
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification, or equivalent certifications such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA (preferred). 
• 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). 
• 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.

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

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