Instructs a group cycling class at the Downtown YMCA. Acts as a liaison and advocate for YMCATotal Health/Activate America. Understands the "Health Seeker" target market and provides motivational coaching to members participating in ongoing Total Health/Activate America programs.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

1. Plans for and instructs a group cycling class. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
2. Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationships among participants and members. Provides motivational support and guidance.
3. Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors.
4. Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential fellow volunteers.
5. May lead one or more ongoing cycling classes.

BENEFITS

Volunteering with the YMCA not only can greatly improve the lives of children and families and make our communities stronger, but it can also greatly impact your life. Research shows that those who volunteer live longer, healthy lives. In addition to feeling great about your efforts, volunteers have the opportunity too:

· Explore personal interests and passions.

· Attend trainings to broaden personal and professional skills.

· Included experience on resume or fulfill service requirements.

· Develop new relationships and make friends.

· Learn, grow and HAVE FUN!

Opportunity to gain skills and explore your personal interests; develop new friendships; learn, grow and have fun! The opportunity to volunteer and recruit others with a highly respected non-profit organization with a proud history of more than 133 years.

Please contact Mike Myers, Volunteer Coordinator at the Downtown Seattle YMCA at (206) 940-0619 or volunteer@seattleymca.org

• QUALIFICATIONS 1. Qualified candidates should have proven ability in group cycling class instruction. 2. Current state approved first aid certification. 3. Current state approved CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification. 4. YMCA certifications such as YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise, YMCA Strength Training (or external professional certifications such as AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, etc) preferred but not required. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * Must complete and clear all volunteer application and screening requirements