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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Exercise Instructor (Yoga/Power Yoga) in Tacoma, Washington
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties *is seeking an *Exercise Instructor (Yoga/Power Yoga) 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 Yoga Instructor, you will be expected to lead a yoga practice that specializes in breath work, postures, and flows, creating a mind body experience for all levels! As a Power Yoga Instructor, you will combine high-energy athletic movements with the flow of vinyasa yoga to create a challenging, fast-paced practice to help participants develop increased strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory fitness.
*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
Location: University Y Student Center, Tacoma, WA
*Schedule Details: *Evening and weekend class times available
*Benefits: *
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
- Optional Virtual Teladoc, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- 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 and merchandise