Exercise Instructor (Ringside Boxing)
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:
University YMCA, Tacoma, WAAs a Ring Side Exercise Instructor, you will be expected to motivate members and boost their stamina in kick-boxing themed classes. Bring the high-intensity fun in 45-60 minute classes. The Y's Ring Side Shadow emphasizes cardio and Ring Side Bag emphasizes cardio strength. Both formats focus on increasing members' cardiovascular endurance through fundamental punch and kick combinations. Bring the energy!
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:
- Healthiest
- You: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
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