Job Description

The Y is committed to strengthening communities. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to have the Y experience. We strengthen the foundations of community by developing successful youth, engaging people in healthy living, and instilling a commitment to social responsibility.



The

Silver Sneakers Yoga Chair Instructor

is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in group exercise classes.

Responsibilities:

Develop intentional relationships and, using the Y voice attributes, create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. Use the class platform to educate and inform participants about the Y Cause and other Y program offerings. 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 and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the land group exercise class.

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. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Meet all training requirement for your position in the specified timeframe.

Certifications:

Base Certification Required: Group Exercise National Certification (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NETA< or Foundations of Group Exercise at the Y (offered by Ace). 200/500 hour Certification for Yoga Training. Other Yoga Certifications: Yoga Fit, Affa Yoga.

Schedule:

This is a part-time position averaging 2 1/2 hours weekly. Schedule requirement is Monday/Wednesday, 12:15pm-1:00pm. Instructor is responsible for classroom set up and clean up. Plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early for class preparation and checking in members.

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 www.ymcatvidaho.org 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.