About this role
Group Fitness - Aquafit Instructor
Location
Niagara Centre YMCA - Welland
Pay
$18.57 - $19.14 per hour
YMCA Membership benefits upon hire
Employment Type
Part Time: Up to 15 hours per week Occasional early mornings, evening & weekend hours
Vacancies
2
Placement Date
September 2026
Work for a charity that ignites the potential in people. Every. Single. Day.
At the YMCA of Niagara, you'll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.
For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.
Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you're ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you'll find purpose here.
NATURE & SCOPE
To contribute to the well-being of YMCA members by leading them through safe and productive exercises in aquafit classes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide excellence in the quality of instruction of Aquafit classes at the YMCA.
• Generate positive experiences for each individual that you meet through excellence in customer service, positivity and excitement, and relationship building opportunities.
• Create an environment that fosters open communication with members, staff and volunteers.
• Provide a safe environment that fosters a sense of fun and enthusiastic atmosphere.
• Required to arrive to classes at least ten minutes before classes.
• Arrive to class prepared to teach an appropriate fitness class that matches the class description, available equipment and participant needs.
• Provide high and low options in order to have individuals at all levels participate in the class.
• Set up/clean up any necessary equipment for the class.
• Educate and motivate Group participants following YMCA Canada fitness principals.
• Demonstrate and role model proper fitness form and technique.
• Promote YMCA Group Fitness programs to individuals who are not currently engaged in YMCA Group Fitness offerings.
• Act as a positive YMCA ambassador in the branch and community.
• Maintain all required qualifications, certifications and up to date knowledge of group fitness trends.
• Attend all staff meetings and ongoing education opportunities.
• Understand and support YMCA philanthropic initiatives and events.
• Share appropriate information with class participants about other YMCA programs and services.
• Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining Y WAY standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility, an ability to adapt to situations as they arise, and support with class coverage when required.
• Work as part of a team to help members achieve their health and fitness goals and retain them as YMCA members.
• Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current and relevant Aquafit Instructor certification.
• Minimum 1-year practical experience delivering Aquafit based classes preferred.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation, or a related field, or current enrollment in such a program, is an asset.
• Current Intermediate / Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED from an approved agency.
• Upon hiring, applicants 18 years of age and older must submit a clear and satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.
COMPETENCIES
Relationship Building and Collaboration
Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
Concern for Health and Safety
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.
Quality Focus
Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior.
Service Orientation
Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance every person's YMCA experience.
Teamwork
Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
Commitment to Vision and Values
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by noon on August 31, 2026.
Internal applicants are encouraged to apply on our internal job board by logging into their UKG portal and navigating to Myself > My Company > View Opportunities. Internal applicants are also encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted by email.
Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.
For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org