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BOXING FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

Skagit Valley Family YMCA

Mt Vernon, WA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Job Details

Skagit Valley Family YMCA Mount Vernon Hoag Road - Mount Vernon, WA
$19.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking for an experienced fitness instructor, with a background in boxing, kick boxing, martial arts who knows they have the power to change lives for the better! Working with people of all ages, you will lead fitness programs to motivate members to move their bodies and achieve their fitness goals. As an instructor, you are passionate about health and fitness and love to empower people to achieve their goals. You are energetic self-motivated, and a natural teacher, dedicated to helping others.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Plan and teach scheduled fitness programs and update regularly to incorporate current health and wellness, seasonal topic or themes being promoted by the YMCA.
  • Provide ideas and suggestions for program offerings.
  • Conduct fun, safe and educational programs. Instruct members on proper fitness forms/techniques/safety.
  • Organize and put away equipment, report damaged equipment and pull damaged items as appropriate.
  • Maintain working knowledge of fitness industry and YMCA trends to provide effective information and training to members.
  • Keep accurate program attendance records.
  • Promote and communicate information for activities and events.
  • Encourage participation in other activities and events.
  • Enforce facility rules and regulations.
  • Be able to respond and follow all YMCA policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • National Certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, ASFA, ISSA) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundation of Group Exercise Certification or equivalent
  • preferred boxing, kick boxing, martial arts or similar experience
  • Certifications for CPR/AED and Blood borne Pathogen Training, or willingness to obtain before start date.
  • Certify as a USA Boxing Green Level Coach before start date.
  • Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting training required within 90 days of hire
  • Bilingual skills preferred (with a $0.50 increase in hourly rate!)
  • Possess excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
  • Able to work well with individuals of all ages
  • Must have excellent time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills
  • Preferred 1 year of customer service

BENEFITS FROM DAY 1:

  • Free YMCA household membership;
  • 403(b) Saving Account enrollment;

Your other benefits will be (waiting period applies):

  • 8 paid federal holidays a year (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
  • Paid Sick & Vacation Day (accrual begins from day-1, eligible to use after 90-days)
  • 2 paid personal days & 1 paid birthday per year
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
  • 403 (b) Retirement Employer Match (after 2 years with 1,000 hours)
  • Life insurance, and more! (full-time benefited employees to be eligible)
  • Additional bilingual, premium pay of $0.50 for those who are fluent bilingual Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Ability to write or translate written materials is not required to receive this premium.