Group Fitness Instructor (Cardio/ Strength)

YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford • Brantford, ON

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Instructor – Cardio/Strength will report to the General Manager, Health, Fitness & Aquatics of the respected branch. In this position, you will be responsible for delivering group fitness classes such as HIIT, 20/20/20, Strength & Conditioning, Cardio Kickboxing, and TRX. This position is a part-time position 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 a high level of interest in working with the YMCA HBB as a charitable organization.

Requirements

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Up to date and relevant Group Fitness Certifications such as YMCA Group Fitness or equivalent (CanFit Pro, ACE, AFAA).
• Previous experience and ability to teach various group fitness classes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check as per the Association's Policy is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable teaching a variety of Cardio/Strength formats with a range of small equipment such as dumbbells, steps, and/or bands.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of Cardio/ Strength classes, modeling service excellence in assigned program areas.
• Interact with members, developing positive relationships and addressing concerns or questions.
• Create and implement plans for specialty programs which may include corporate fitness initiatives.
• Provide direct delivery in specified program area of expertise.
• Prepare and set up program equipment/rooms and cleans and tidies up equipment/rooms after use, reporting any repairs to supervisor.
• Act as a primary point of contact and interaction with members, developing positive relationships and addressing concerns and/or questions.
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and monitored to ensure safe and effective member 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 (including weekdays and weeknights).

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)
• Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed