About this role
Volunteer Fitness Instructor
Are you passionate about fitness?
Reporting to the Health & Fitness Director and the Fitness Class Supervisor, the Volunteer Fitness Instructor is responsible for providing leadership through land or water based fitness activities that help participants to reach their health and fitness goals in spirit, mind, and body.
Why be a Volunteer Fitness Instructor at the Y? - Training opportunities for growth & development - Class formats & times you teach are based on your interests and availability - Complimentary individual Y membership - Great people, fun and rewarding work!
Are you the right fit? - Minimum 16 years of age - Willing to adhere to all YMCA Child Protection Policies & Procedures - Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search & Child Abuse Registry Check - Able to engage, motivate, encourage and guide members - Able to build positive relationships with members, staff and other volunteers - Ability to deal with challenging situations - Enjoy helping a trusted charity in our community
What will you need? -Fitness Certification We provide training, certification and continuing education to our instructors - Emergency First Aid We arrange your Emergency First Aid, and you will be recertified every 3 years - WHMIS Training You will be WHMIS trained when you start, and you will redo this training every 3 years -Child Protection Training This course is provided when you join our team & is repeated every year
If you would like to be with great people and make a difference, then the Y is the place for you!
The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don't hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of this posting.