Exercise Instructor (Cycling)

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Cycling Instructor 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 Cycling Instructor, you will facilitate an energetic, high-intensity 45-minute cycling workout. Individuals in this role will be responsible for creating a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement as you teach group exercise classes.

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: Tacoma Center YMCA, Tacoma, 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](http://www.ymcapkc.org/){rel=”nofollow”}. 

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.