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Exercise Instructor (Low Impact)

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Lakewood, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an Exercise Instructor specializing in Low Impact 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 Low Impact Exercise Instructor, you will be expected to deliver a full-body class focused on improving strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness without placing excessive strain on joints. Knowledge of common injuries and contraindicated exercises for older adults is preferred.

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).
  • Able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
  • Wage : $18.67 to $20.67 per hour, depending on qualifications

    Hours : Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week - Looking for a 11 : 45am Instructor

    Location : Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA

    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

    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.

    Salary : $19 - $21

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