Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford • Hamilton, ON

3d • CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor will report to the Health & Wellness Supervisor and will be responsible for the coordination and direct delivery of group fitness classes. This position is part-time with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. This may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends with an emphasis on Group Fitness, program reviews and the provision of excellent customer service. This is a great opportunity for an individual with strong relationship-building and communication skills. The Group Fitness Instructor will help foster a supportive team environment that will contribute to making the YMCA Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford an outstanding place to work.

Requirements

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications.
• Up to date and relevant Group Fitness Certifications such as YMCA Group Fitness or equivalent.
• Previous experience in teaching group fitness classes (i.e. Cardio Fit, Boot Camp, High Intensity Interval Training).
• Post secondary education in physical education or related fields.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of fitness classes, modeling service excellence in assigned program areas.
• Interaction with members, developing positive relationships and addressing concerns or questions.
• Create and implement plans for specialty programs which may include corporate fitness initiatives.
• Prepare and set up program equipment/ rooms and cleans and tidies up equipment/ rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective members and volunteer participation.
• Responsible for ensuring qualifications and certifications as required by the YMCA and regulatory standards are current at all times.
• Required to work a variety of shifts which may include weekends, evenings, holidays and early mornings.
• Attend scheduled training events at the outlined training wage.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
• Competitive total compensation packages
• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
• Generous pension plans with employer matching
• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives
• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree