Well-Being Instructor

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause.Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities.

We are a non-profit, in the people business.

This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities.

Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibilitythey guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team! Position Summary: Instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all cultures, skills, and fitness levels.

Effectively builds community within the class.

Modify class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: Leads energizing, fun, culturally sensitive, and educational group classesUses effective listening skills with class participants to better understand the individuals goals related to health and well-being and how to support them in achieving those goalsCurrent knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to membersObserves and adjusts approach to support all participants capabilities, physical conditions, health, and cultureCelebrates achievement with class members related to individuals personal accomplishments, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-beingConnecting with participants, encourage Y membership and affinity groupsKeeps accurate class attendance recordsFollows YMCA policies, practices and procedures; responds to emergency situationsPerforms other duties as assigned Qualifications: Current certification or license in areas of expertiseStrong interpersonal and problem solving skillsExperience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilitiesFluency in second language desired Y Culture: Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and ResponsibilityComplete required training and certifications within established guidelinesArrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system Embrace Leader Core Competencies: Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys valuesDemonstrates a desire to serve others an...