LFB Group Exercise Instructor Apply Now!
Job Number: LFB-ExInst 01
Close Date: N/A
Location: Lakewood YMCA
Job Type: Part Time
Hours: Varied (sub positions available)
Hiring Range: $9.05 - 10.05 per hour depending on qualifications
Positions open until filled
General Function:
Teach aerobic and/or group fitness classes in: Zumba, Kickboxing, Cycling, Step, etc.
30 to 60 minutes in duration, implementing the proper guidelines of aerobic/group exercise. Each class, depending on the format, should be designed to improve one or more of the four components of fitness: flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning, and to enhance the mission of the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Confidently lead an aerobic or group fitness class that uses and demonstrates current safety guidelines
- Perform aerobic/fitness moves that demonstrate different intensity levels to meet the various fitness levels of participants
- Promote a friendly and courteous environment that is consistent with the YMCA mission and values
- Create a caring, friendly, fun, and safe environment that provides opportunities for members to connect, develop relationships, and achieve their goals through YMCA membership
- 6+ months of group exercise teaching experience
- One teaching certificate such as Zumba, Pilates, kickboxing, step, etc.
- The ability to demonstrate skills and effectively lead a safe aerobic/group exercise class
- Knowledge of the fitness components of an aerobic or group exercise class
- CPR / First Aid required or within 30 days
- Completion of YMCA Healthy Life Styles & Group Exercise Foundations w/in 90 days of employment
