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Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

The Group Exercise Yoga Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Use the class platform to educate and inform participants.
• Conduct class in a quality, fun, and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.
• Actively identify participants who need additional support, such as new members, health seekers, and participants with diverse abilities.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants. Provide excellent delivery of land group exercise instruction to all members.
• Monitor class attendance for data tracking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in group exercise instruction preferred.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Required Certifications:

• Base Certification required - Group Exercise National Certification or Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y.
• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire - 14-day completion period.
• First Aid. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day completion period, for instructors teaching CrossFit.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging 1 to 2 hours a week. Schedule requirement is Monday, 10:30am - 11:30am.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.

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