Skagit Valley Family YMCA
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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
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Skagit Valley Family YMCA . The AOA Fitness Instructor leads safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes designed for older adult populations. This role promotes healthy aging, functional strength, balance, mobility, and social connection.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and instruct group classes tailored to older adults (e.g., “Active Older Adults,” functional fitness, balance, low‑impact aerobics, chair classes, mobility, etc.).
Modify exercises and progressions to meet varying levels of mobility, fitness, and limitations.
Ensure participant safety at all times: observe form, cue modifications, monitor signs of fatigue or distress, respond to emergencies.
Set up and tear down class equipment, check and report equipment or facility issues.
Record attendance, manage class data, and participant feedback forms.
Promote classes and wellness programs to members and prospective participants.
Cultivate relationships with participants—serve as a motivator, resource, and community builder.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and required continuing education.
Help with special events or wellness challenges, as needed.
Uphold YMCA mission, values, and standards of service, including dress code, professional conduct, and inclusivity.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Current CPR / First Aid / AED certification.
Nationally recognized group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, NETA, or YMCA Foundations) or willingness to obtain within a probationary period.
Additional certifications in senior fitness / functional aging / corrective exercise / mobility (preferred).
Minimum 1‑2 years teaching experience in group fitness, preferably with older adults or special populations.
Experience modifying exercises for participants with limitations or chronic conditions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; empathetic, patient, and encouraging.
Ability to adapt on the fly, maintain class energy, and motivate participants.
Good knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise progressions, and aging physiology.
Ability to lift, bend, stand, and move equipment (up to ~25‑50 lbs occasionally).
Reliable, punctual, and professional.
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility (comfortable working with participants of varying abilities).
Pay & Benefits
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Two paid personal days per year
Paid birthday off
Free YMCA membership
403(b) Savings Account
Medical, Dental & Life Insurance (must be scheduled for 30 hours or more a week to qualify)
Additional bilingual premium pay of $0.50 for fluent Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian, and Ukrainian speakers.
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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
role at
Skagit Valley Family YMCA . The AOA Fitness Instructor leads safe, engaging, and effective group fitness classes designed for older adult populations. This role promotes healthy aging, functional strength, balance, mobility, and social connection.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and instruct group classes tailored to older adults (e.g., “Active Older Adults,” functional fitness, balance, low‑impact aerobics, chair classes, mobility, etc.).
Modify exercises and progressions to meet varying levels of mobility, fitness, and limitations.
Ensure participant safety at all times: observe form, cue modifications, monitor signs of fatigue or distress, respond to emergencies.
Set up and tear down class equipment, check and report equipment or facility issues.
Record attendance, manage class data, and participant feedback forms.
Promote classes and wellness programs to members and prospective participants.
Cultivate relationships with participants—serve as a motivator, resource, and community builder.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and required continuing education.
Help with special events or wellness challenges, as needed.
Uphold YMCA mission, values, and standards of service, including dress code, professional conduct, and inclusivity.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Current CPR / First Aid / AED certification.
Nationally recognized group exercise instructor certification (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, NETA, or YMCA Foundations) or willingness to obtain within a probationary period.
Additional certifications in senior fitness / functional aging / corrective exercise / mobility (preferred).
Minimum 1‑2 years teaching experience in group fitness, preferably with older adults or special populations.
Experience modifying exercises for participants with limitations or chronic conditions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; empathetic, patient, and encouraging.
Ability to adapt on the fly, maintain class energy, and motivate participants.
Good knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, exercise progressions, and aging physiology.
Ability to lift, bend, stand, and move equipment (up to ~25‑50 lbs occasionally).
Reliable, punctual, and professional.
Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility (comfortable working with participants of varying abilities).
Pay & Benefits
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Two paid personal days per year
Paid birthday off
Free YMCA membership
403(b) Savings Account
Medical, Dental & Life Insurance (must be scheduled for 30 hours or more a week to qualify)
Additional bilingual premium pay of $0.50 for fluent Spanish, Triqui, Mixtec, Russian, and Ukrainian speakers.
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