Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

YMCA of the Inland Northwest Group Exercise Instructor in Spokane, Washington

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group Exercise Instructor supplies group exercise instruction and support for the Health and Wellness department.  The Group Exercise Instructor maintains a safe and friendly environment while they lead members through a purposeful fitness program fit to their health and exercise needs.

Looking for a certified Yoga, Barre, and/or Zumba instructor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Plan, develop, adapt, and teach group exercise classes and other programming as part of the Health & Wellness Department, maintaining safe, effective, modified, and accessible routines for all members 
  2. Welcome members to the facility, keep running records of participant attendance, and motivate participants to perform their best during programming.  
  3. Observe class participants, evaluate individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on their performance and progress 
  4. Ensure the safety and well-being of class participants by enforcing policies and procedures set for the facility and group exercise classes.
  5. Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels and proper breathing techniques during group exercise classes
  6. Demonstrate through action and interaction with staff, YMCA members and the public, the Four Character Development Principles of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 
  7. Interpret and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to Members and program participants through YMCA activities, trainings, fundraising, and staff meetings

     QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Group Fitness Instructor Certification from one or more of the following: AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, or other nationally recognized through NCCA, tested, and renewal required certification.   
    1. If only teaching Yoga, must be registered with RYA* *
  • Six months to one year experience leading group exercise classes preferred.
  • Completes YMCA required trainings upon hire
  • Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • Utilities above average program implementation skills, outstanding communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills
  • Able to respond professionally and swiftly in cases of injuries and emergencies

*STARTING PAY: *$16.50-$22.75/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

  • Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members 
  • Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available 
  • Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked 
  • Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working 
  • Flexible schedules that work for YOU 
  • Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day 
  • Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year) 

*The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. *

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